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Role of Diffusion MRI Tractography in Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
Published on: July 5, 2021
[Management of postoperative complications of basicranial tumor resection under nasal endoscopy]
Zhuqing Zhong1, Fang Wang, Liangming Li
1Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
Objective:
To explore medical and nursing management of postoperative complications of basicranial tumor resection through nasal endoscopy.
Method:
Retrospective analysis was carried out in 178 patients with skull base tumors who underwent nasal endoscopic resection of basicranial tumors under general anesthesia, and controlled hypotension was conducted during the surgery. Different surgical approaches were applied in terms of anatomical regions which the tumor involved.
Result:
Postoperative complications occurred in 87 of 178 patients, including cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, intracranial infections, diabetes insipidus, etc. Eighty-five cases with complications recovered through proper medical and nursing care, except for 2 cases of death.
Conclusion:
Because there is a higher risk for nasal endoscopic basicranial procedure, doctors and nurses are required to master multidisciplinary skills and experiences. Careful and rigorous nursing care of postoperative complications is quite important for successful management of basicranial operative patients.
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