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P.144 Artery of Percheron Infarction following endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery: a case series and literature review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2025

B Hoffman
Affiliation:
(Edmonton)*
AR Rheaume
Affiliation:
(Edmonton)
K Au
Affiliation:
(Edmonton)
T Sankar
Affiliation:
(Edmonton)
V Mehta
Affiliation:
(Edmonton)
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Background: Artery of Percheron (AOP) infarct is a rare but devastating complication following endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal surgery (ETTS) for pituitary adenoma resection, characterized by decreased level of consciousness, mydriasis, and cognitive impairment. We reported two new and one remote case in a single institution. Methods: A retrospective case analysis and literature review was conducted. All patients had MRI-confirmed bilateral paramedian thalamic and/or midbrain infarcts following primary or redo ETTS for pituitary adenomas. Results: 8 total cases were identified, with a mean age of 45.8 years (SD: 6.06), including 6 females (75%) and 2 males (25%), undergoing initial (6/8, 75%) or repeat (2/8, 25%) ETTS for pituitary macroadenomas. Tumour consistency was solid in 6/8 (75%), hemorrhagic in 1/8 (12.5%) and cystic in 1/8 (12.5%). MRI showed bilateral paramedian thalamic infarcts (8/8 100%), with midbrain extension in 5/8 (62.5%). Intraoperative CSF leaks occurred in 6 of 8 (75%). The mean Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) score was 3 (range 2-4, SD: 0.37) at a mean follow-up of 8.6 (SD: 5.5) months. Conclusions: AOP infarcts are rare following ETTS for pituitary adenomas. Possible associations include large tumour size, firm consistency, and intraoperative CSF leak. Clinical outcomes are typically poor and characterized by severe long-term disability.

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