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Pituitary tumor operation. is it still done up through your nose?
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Yes: Trans nasal , through spenoidal bone approach to the pituitary tumor is a safe approach.
Answered 6/23/2020
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Can be.: Talk with your surgeon to see if mass can be resected this way. Some need other approach.
Answered 7/5/2012
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