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Table 3 Comparison of resection rate between different groups (n = 34)

From: Analysis of operative efficacy for giant pituitary adenoma

 

Number

Proportion (%)

Average tumor resection rate (%)

Pituitary adenoma with CSI

14

41.2

62.0*

Pituitary adenoma without CSI

20

58.8

77.4

Transsphenoidal surgery

28

82.4

74.3

Craniotomy

6

17.6

66.8

  1. Note: CSI, cavernous sinus invasion.
  2. *P < 0.05, pituitary adenoma with CSI vs. pituitary adenoma without CSI, Mann–Whitney U test.
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