Clinical application of reserved gastric tube in neuroendoscopic endonasal surgery for pituitary tumor

BACKGROUND The neuroendoscopic approach has the advantages of a clear operative field,convenient tumor removal,and less damage,and is the development direction of modern neurosurgery.At present,transnasal surgery for sphenoidal pituitary tumor is widely used.But it has been found in clinical practice that some patients with this type of surgery may experience post-operative nausea and vomiting and other discomforts.AIM To explore the effect of reserved gastric tube application in the neuroendoscopic endonasal resection of pituitary tumors.METHODS A total of 60 patients who underwent pituitary adenoma resection via the endoscopic endonasal approach were selected and randomly divided into the experimental and control groups,with 30 in each group.Experimental group:After anesthesia,a gastric tube was placed through the mouth under direct vision using a visual laryngoscope,and the fluid accumulated in the oropharynx was suctioned intermittently with low negative pressure throughout the whole process after nasal disinfection,during the operation,and when the patient recovered from anesthesia.Control group:Given the routine intraoperative care,no gastric tube was left.The number of cases of nausea/vomiting/aspiration within 24 h post-operation was counted and compared between the two groups;the scores of pharyngalgia after waking up,6 h post-operation,and 24 h postoperation.The frequency of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage and intracranial infection were compared.The hospitalization days of the two groups were statistically compared.RESULTS The times of postoperative nausea and vomiting in the experimental group were lower than that in the control group,and the difference in the incidence of nausea was statistically significant(P<0.05).After the patient woke up,the scores of sore throat 6 h after the operation and 24 h after operation were lower than those in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The number of cases of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage and intracranial infection was higher than that of the control group,but there was no statistically significant difference from the control group(P>0.05).The hospitalization days of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Reserving a gastric tube in the endoscopic endonasal resection of pituitary tumors,combined with intraoperative and postoperative gastrointestinal decompression,can effectively reduce the incidence of nausea,reduce the number of vomiting and aspiration in patients,and reduce the complications of sore throat The incidence rate shortened the hospitalization days of the patients.

Advances in the mechanism of action of metformin in pituitary tumors

Pituitary tumors are common intracranial tumors,but when faced with drugresistant or aggressive tumors,existing medical measures may not provide good control,leading to progression and deterioration.Metformin,a traditional hypoglycemic drug,has recently been discovered to have multiple functions including antitumor effects.There have been studies on the mechanism of metformin for the treatment of pituitary tumors,but it is uncertain whether it will provide new adjuvant or alternative therapies for the treatment of these tumors.We analyzed the potential mechanisms of action of metformin with respect to the inhibition of pituitary tumor growth and hormone secretion by reviewing the available literature.

Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics of Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Tumors

To investigate the difference of biochemical characteristics on gsp positive and gsp negative growth hormone (GH) secreting pituitary tumors, 18 GH secreting pituitary tumors were examined for their clinical characteristics and gsp oncogenes. All patients received the pituitary function combinative stimulating test. It was found that there were no difference in the sex, age, tumor size, course of disease and plasma basal GH levels with gsp positive and gsp negative patients. The plasma levels of PRL were increased in most patients (11/18), and the plasma levels of TSH in gsp positive patients were higher than those in gsp negative patients ( P <0.05). There was no significant difference in the responses to pituitary combinative stimulating test in gsp positive and gsp negative patients. It was concluded that there was little difference in the clinical biochemical characteristics of gsp positive with gsp negative GH secreting pituitary tumors.

EXPRESSION OF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR, TRANSFORMINGGROWTH FACTOR-α AND THEIR RECEPTOR IN HUMAN PITUITARY TUMORS

Objective: To explore the role of growth factor autocrine stimulation in the pathogenesis of human pituitary tumors. Methods: The expression of EGF, TGF-( and EGFR were studied by immunohisto-chemical method on paraffin-embedded sections of 30 cases pituitary tumor. Results: EGFR and its ligands EGF, TGF-( expressed in majority of pituitary tumors. The expression of EGFR and its ligands varied with cells' intensity, density and type. Conclusion: The EGF autocrine stimulating exerted in the pituitary tumor development process, that tyrosine kinases inhibitors may be useful for pituitary tumors treatment.

Application and Care of Two Kinds of Sphenoid Sinus Packing Materials after Pituitary Tumor Resection with the Transnasal Endoscopic Approach

Background: Neuroendoscopic transsphenoidal approach for resection of pituitary adenomas has the advantages of less damage, fewer complications, and a faster recovery than the traditional approach and has beening favored by neurosurgeons. However, there has no standard method of selecting suitable packing materials after the operation to relieve pain in patients and achieve the ideal hemostatic effect. We compared the postoperative complications and treatment effects of two different packing materials in patients with pituitary adenomas. Objective: To investigate the advantages and disadvantages of using a catheter balloon and iodoform gauze for hemostasis in patients undergoing pituitary tumor resection by neuroendoscopic transsphenoidal approach. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed these data of 48 cases treated with pituitary adenoma resection by the single nasal approach from January 2018 to October 2019 in Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center. According to the type of sphenoid sinus packing material used, these patients were divided into balloon tamponade oppression group (24 cases) and tela iodoformum oppression group (24 cases), respectively. The balloon tamponade oppression group received catheter balloon tamponade oppression hemostasis, and the tela iodoformum oppression group underwent tela iodoformum oppression hemostasis. The outcomes and complications were compared between the two groups in which two kinds of sphenoid sinus packing materials were used for hemostasis after tumor resection by transnasal endoscopic approach. For the catheter balloon compression hemostasis method, on account of the plasticity of the balloon, the volume of water in the balloon can be adjusted according to the size of the patient’s own sphenoid cavity. The amount of bleeding and several complications in terms of discomfort during placement and removal of the packing material, rebleeding after removal of the packing, cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea and electrolyte disturbance are compared between the two groups. Results: 48 patients were enrolled. The two groups’ data of patients were similar in age structure, sex ratio, tumor size at baseline and so on. No complications, such as abscess formation, were found in both groups. The success rate in the compression with catheter balloon group was 100% (24 of 24 patients);and in the iodoform gauze group 83.33% (20 of 24 patients). A catheter balloon was more successful in stopping bleeding at early stage than iodoform gauze. There were no statistically significant differences in the hospitalization stay time, operating day to discharge day and tampon indwelling time (P > 0.05). There were also no significant differences in pairwise comparison between the catheter balloon group and iodoform gauze groups in the incidence of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea or electrolyte disturbance between the two groups (P > 0.05). The incidence of headache in the catheter balloon group was statistically significantly lower than that in the iodoform gauze group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: In patients undergoing endoscopic pituitary tumor resection, compression and hemostasis by means of catheterization expansion lead to lower rates of injury and complications and have a good effect, so this method is worthy of being recommended for clinical practice.

The Clinical Effect Two Approaches of Microsurgery the Treatment for Pituitary Tumor

Objective:To analyze the effect of two approaches of microsurgery in the treatment of pituitary tumor.Methods:The main body of this study was 69 patients with pituitary tumor who came to the hospital between December 2016 and December 2019.Taking the coin method as the standard,group A underwent nasal-sphenoid sinus approach with 36 cases;group B underwent transcranial approach with 33 cases.The treatment effects were compared.Results:The total effective rate of group A was 94.44%,and that of group B was 72.73%;the therapeutic index of group A was better than that of group B;the complication rate of group A was 8.33%,and that of group B was 30.30%(P<0.05).After treatment,the tumor volume of both groups decreased,and group A was smaller than group B(P<0.05).Conclusion:Nasal-sphenoid sinus approach for patients with pituitary tumors can improve the treatment index,enhance the curative effect,reduce the size of the tumor,and have better safety.

A systematic survey of LU domain-containing proteins reveals a novel human gene,LY6A,which encodes the candidate ortholog of mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1 and is aberrantly expressed in pituitary tumors

The Ly-6 and uPAR(LU)domain-containing proteins represent a large family of cell-surface markers.In particular,mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1 is a widely used marker for various stem cells;however,its human ortholog is missing.In this study,based on a systematic survey and comparative genomic study of mouse and human LU domain-containing proteins,we identified a previously unannotated human gene encoding the candidate ortholog of mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1.This gene,hereby named LY6A,reversely overlaps with a lncRNA gene in the majority of exonic sequences.We found that LY6A is aberrantly expressed in pituitary tumors,but not in normal pituitary tissues,and may contribute to tumorigenesis.Similar to mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1,human LY6A is also upregulated by interferon,suggesting a conserved transcriptional regulatory mechanism between humans and mice.We cloned the full-length LY6A cDNA,whose encoded protein sequence,domain architecture,and exon‒intron structures are all well conserved with mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1.Ectopic expression of the LY6A protein in cells demonstrates that it acts the same as mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1 in their processing and glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchoring to the cell membrane.Collectively,these studies unveil a novel human gene encoding a candidate biomarker and provide an interesting model gene for studying gene regulatory and evolutionary mechanisms.

Predictive value of pituitary tumor morphology on outcomes and complications in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery

Purpose:Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery(ETSS)is an increasingly utilized approach for resection of pituitary tumors.Prior studies have evaluated preoperative tumor size,location,and extent as prognostic factors for surgical resection.There is little data on the relationship between preoperative pituitary tumor radiographic morphology and surgical outcomes.Study Design:Retrospective longitudinal study.Setting:Single tertiary care institution.Subjects and Methods:Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography scans from patients undergoing ETSS for pituitary tumor resections from 2007 to 2017 were retrospectively evaluated.A neuroradiologist classified these pituitary tumors into six morphologic groups,each defined by volume,dimensions,extension,and shape.Surgical difficulty,rates of incomplete resection,and postoperative complications were then stratified in relation to the morphologic groups.Results:Pituitary tumors from 131 patients were classified from preoperative imaging into six characteristic morphologies:(1)microtumor,(2)round,(3)transverse oblong,(4)superior-inferior oblong,(5)bilobed,and(6)large lobulated.Tumors that were characterized with the large lobulated,bilobed,and transverse oblong morphologies correlated with higher rates of postoperative evidence of residual tumor(70%,36%,and 47%,respectively,all P<0.002).Likewise,large lobulated,bilobed,and transverse oblong morphologies were also associated with intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid leaks(70%,31%,and 35%,respectively,all P<0.05).Conclusions:We describe a novel descriptive system for the morphology of pituitary tumors that can be determined from preoperative imaging.Different tumor morphologic groups are associated with varying degrees of gross tumor resection,complications,and surgical difficulty.Utilizing pituitary tumor morphology may aid surgeons in planning the extent of resection,need for complex closure,and patient counseling.

Clinical case discussions-Hypopituitarism and pituitary apoplexy caused by pituitary Adenomas

A case of“Hypopituitarism and pituitary apoplex induced by pituitary Adenomas”was collected in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia medical University Geriatric Department.A rare and atypical disease as it is,delayed diagnosis and treatment is easily seen among those cases.Therefore,the paper aims to investigate the difference of clinical characteristics and treatment outcome of pituitary adenomas in elder patient through the case analysis.Clinically,patients with pituitary dysfunction may have life-threatening crisis so that timely diagnosis and aggressive treatment can be effective in reducing the pituitary crisis and reducing the misdiagnosis rate.

Transsphenoidal pituitary surgery with one endonasal incision and modified repairation of sella floor

Objective To study the advantage of modified methods involving incision,repairation of the sella floor etc.in transsphenoidal approach for pituitury tumor removal.Methods The transsphenoidal approach with one endonasal incision of mucosa was performed for resecting pituitary tumor in 86 patients,of which total resection of the tumor in 67 cases and subtotal in 19 cases.Results There was no case with postoperative meningitis and rhinoseptal perforation.Tachocombs were used for repairation of the tumor resection cavection cavity and the sella floor,of which there was no case with postoperative CSF leakage happened.Conclusion These modified methods simplified operative procedurej Areduced damage and prevented postoperative complications of CSF leakage and rhinoseptal perforation etc.

Prospective study of transsphenoidal pituitary surgery： is tumor volume a predictor for the residual tumor？

Background The presence of residual tumor after surgery for pituitary adenoma may necessitate further treatment. The suprasellar and parasellar extension of the tumor have been widely considered as the predictors for residual tumor. However there is scarcity of studies regarding the preoperative tumor volume and residual tumor. This study was conducted to evaluate if tumor volume could predict the outcome of transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. Methods A prospective study was designed and 48 patients who underwent transsphenoidal pituitary surgery within 1 year in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi＇an Jiaotong University were included in this study. The preoperative tumor volume and immediate postoperative tumor volume （within 4-7 days） were calculated in the contrast magnetic resonance imaging by using the formula of ellipsoid. All these volumes were divided into three subgroups, i.e. group 1, group 2 and group 3 with preoperative volume of less than 4 cm3, 4-8 cm3, and more than 8 cm3 respectively. The parasellar and suprasellar extension of the tumor were also classified by Knosp and modified Hardy＇s classifications. Results Baseline characteristics were comparable. The preoperative tumor volume of more than 8 cm3 （group 3, （12.1±1.1） cm3） had increased risk on postoperative tumor residue （P 〈0.01） than the other two groups （（2.1±0.3） cm3 and （6.1±0.3） cm3 in groups 1 and 2）. The mean postoperative volume in group 3 patients （（2.2±0.1） cm3） was significantly higher than the other two groups （P 〈0.01）. Conclusion Preoperative volume of more than 8 cm3 can be considered as a predictor for postoperative residual volume.

Clinical features,radiological profiles,pathological features and surgical outcomes of pituicytomas:a report of 11 cases and a pooled analysis of individual patient data

Background:Pituicytoma is an extremely rare low-grade glial tumor that is closely related to the neurohypophysis axis.Most studies of pituicytomas include only several cases.To better understand this disease,we reviewed a series of cases of pituicytomas.The diagnosis and treatment of pituicytoma must be further elucidated.Methods:Eleven patients with pituicytoma admitted to Beijing Tiantan Hospital from 2012 to 2019 were selected.The clinical features,including radiological and histological examination,surgical records and prognosis were reviewed.Sixty-eight other previously published cases of pituicytoma also were used to analyze the predictive factors for the results.The Cox regression model was used for univariate and multivariate analyses.Results:Our patients included 5 males(45.5%)and 6 females(54.5%),with a mean age of 49.3 years.The tumor was located in the suprasellar region in 5 patients(45.5%),intrasellar region in 4 patients(36.4%),and intrasellarsuprasellar region in 2 patients(18.2%).All patients were misdiagnosed with other common tumors in the sellar region before the operation.During the operation,gross total resection(GTR)of the tumor was achieved in 6 patients(54.5%),and subtotal resection(STR)was achieved in 5 patients(45.5%).The mean progression-free survival(PFS)time was 29.82 months.Tumor progression after surgical resection occurred in 4 patients(36.4%).Among them,60.0%of the patients(cases 4,5,7)with STR experienced progression,while 16.7%of the patients(case 2)with GTR experienced progression.Combined with the 68 cases in the literature,GTR was an independent risk factor for PFS time(P<0.05).Conclusions:Pituicytomas are more common in middle-aged people and the sellar region.The clinical manifestations of pituicytomas are different,but no diagnostic clinical features have been identified other than an abnormally abundant blood supply.Currently,GTR is the best approach for the treatment of pituicytomas.More patients and longer follow-up periods were needed to further elucidate the biological features of pituicytomas.

Carotid artery injury in endoscopic endonasal surgery: Risk factors, prevention, and management

Objective:Endoscopic approaches for sinus and skull base surgery are increasing in popularity.The objective of this narrative review is to characterize risk factors for internal carotid artery injury in endoscopic endonasal surgery(EES),highlight preventative measures,and illustrate key management principles.Data Sources:Comprehensive literature review.Methods:Relevant literature was reviewed using PubMed/MEDLINE.Results:Carotid artery injury in EES is rare,with most studies reporting an incidence below 0.1%.Anatomic aberrancies,wide dissection margins,as well as specific provider and hospital factors,may increase the risk of injury.Multidisciplinary teams,comprehensive preoperative imaging,patient risk assessment,and formal training in vascular emergencies may reduce the risk.Management protocols should emphasize proper visualization of the injury site,fluid replacement,rapid packing,angiography,and endovascular techniques to achieve hemostasis.Conclusions:While EES is a relatively safe procedure,carotid artery injury is a devastating complication that warrants full consideration in surgical planning.Important preventative measures include identifying patients with notable risk factors and obtaining preoperative imaging.Multidisciplinary teams and management protocols are ultimately necessary to reduce morbidity and mortality.

Relative expression of PTTG and bFGF in oral squamous cellcarcinoma and Tca8113

The purpose of this study was to investigate the expression of pituitary tumor transforming gene(PTTG)and basicfibroblast growth factor(bFGF)in oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)and tongue cancer cell line Tca8113,as well as their effects on each other.We detected PTTG protein and bFGF in OSCC tissues from 56 cases using the streptavidin-biotin peroxidase(S-P)method;additionally,after being treated with different concentrations of anti bFGF or PTTG antibody,PTTG or bFGF expression in Tca8113 was examined by immuno-cytochemistry.The results were as follows:(1)Positive rates of PTTG protein and bFGF were 78.2%and 67.3%in OSCC,respectively,which were significantly higher than those in normal mucosal tissues(P<0.05).PTTG protein was significantly up-regulated in poorly and moderately differentiated tumors compared to well differentiated tumors(P<0.05),and there was also a significant difference between tumors with lymph node metastasis and tumors without lymph node metastasis(P<0.05).PTTG protein expression was positively correlated with bFGF(r=0.382,P<0.05);(2)PTTG protein emitted strongfluorescence in Tca8113,and it decreased after being treated with anti-bFGF antibody.Anti-PTTG anti-body also had an inhibitive effect on bFGF expression.In summary,the overexpression of PTTG protein is closely related with OSCC differentiation and lymph node metastasis.PTTG protein expression conforms to bFGF in OSCC tissues and Tca8113 cells.Detection of both PTTG and bFGF may help to judge the degree of malignancy and prognosis of patients with OSCC.

Intrasellar cavernous hemangioma: A case report and literature review

Intrasellar cavernous hemangioma is rare. There are no specific symptoms and the mass effect often mimics pituitary macroadenoma. We present one case of intrasellar cavernous hemangioma that was misdiagnosed. Progressively decreasing vision was the main symptom in this case. The prolactin level was mildly increased but other biochemistry examinations were normal. Magnetic resonance imaging showed an enlarged pituitary fossa and an irregular solid tumor(33 mm × 22 mm × 22 mm) in the sella turcica and parasellar region. Subtotal removal in the case was performed through a transsphenoidal approach. Postoperatively, the patient's visual acuity improved. Through a literature review of 8 intrasellar cavernous hemangiomas, we found most lesions are likely to extend into the suprasellar cistern and cavernous sinus, and total resection is difficult. Transsphenoidal approach surgery should be applied for decompression of the optic nerve and biopsy, and stereotactic radiosurgery is preferable.