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Title: Image-guided endoscopic transsphenoidal drainage of select petrous apex cholesterol granulomas. Author: DiNardo LJ, Pippin GW, Sismanis A. Journal: Otol Neurotol; 2003 Nov; 24(6):939-41. PubMed ID: 14600478. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Explore the indications and advantages of image-guided transsphenoidal endoscopic drainage of select petrous apex cholesterol granulomas. STUDY DESIGN: Case report and literature review. SETTING: Tertiary referral center. CONCLUSIONS: Image-guided endoscopic transsphenoidal drainage of cholesterol granulomas is the procedure of choice for petrous apex cholesterol granulomas that abut the sphenoid sinus and are accessible through its posterior wall.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]