Transnasal Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery-The Role of a CT Scan in Individual Tailoring of Posterior Septum Size Resection.

There is no significant correlation between the minimum septal size resection and measured diameters in the nasal cavity. According to our study, a 1 cm resection is sufficient for a non-extended pituitary tumor extraction. More extensive septal resections allow for better maneuverability and overview in the surgical field.