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Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery
What is Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE)??
Transnasal endoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique used to treat conditions at the base of the skull and surrounding areas. This procedure, performed through the nasal passages, avoids external incisions, ensuring minimal discomfort and faster recovery for patients.
What is Transnasal Endoscopy (TNE) ?
Transnasal endoscopic surgery involves using a thin, flexible tube equipped with a camera (endoscope) to access and treat abnormalities in the skull base, sinuses, or pituitary gland. The procedure is commonly used to remove tumors, repair cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, and address other conditions in hard-to-reach areas of the brain.
Conditions Treated with Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery
- Pituitary Tumors :
Non-cancerous and cancerous tumors in the pituitary gland.
Hormonal imbalances caused by pituitary dysfunction.
- Skull Base Tumors :
Meningiomas, chordomas, and craniopharyngiomas.
Tumors near the brainstem or optic nerves.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leaks :
Repair of CSF leaks to prevent infections like meningitis.
- Chronic Sinus Infections :
Treatment of severe sinus conditions unresponsive to medication.
- Optic Nerve Decompression :
Relieving pressure on the optic nerve to improve vision.
- Congenital Abnormalities :
Correction of structural defects in the nasal or skull base regions.
Transnasal Endoscopy is used to investigate a wide range of symptoms including :
- Indigestion
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
- Vomiting blood or blood in the stools
- Anaemia
- Feeling full after eating
- Loss of appetite
- Difficulty swallowing
- Abdominal pain