[Rhinological aspects of endoscopic endonasal removal of hypophysial adenomas].

The authors analyse rhinological aspects of endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal adenomectomy (EETA): a nasal operation, intra- and postoperative liquorrhea, liquorrhea-associated meningitis, postoperative nasal hemorrhage, local changes of nasal cavity anatomic structures; provide practical recommendations on management of the conditions many of which are life-threatening.