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# Adenoma of Pituitary Gland ## Surgery: Hypophysectomy - Removal of Pituitary Gland - Route: Intra-Nasal - Upper Lips: Transphenoidal ### PLAN OF CARE 1. Sitting Upright, High Fowlers for 2 weeks - to Relieve Edema on the site. 2. Avoid coughing, sneezing, blowing of nose. 3. Apply Nasal Packin...

# Adenoma of Pituitary Gland ## Surgery: Hypophysectomy - Removal of Pituitary Gland - Route: Intra-Nasal - Upper Lips: Transphenoidal ### PLAN OF CARE 1. Sitting Upright, High Fowlers for 2 weeks - to Relieve Edema on the site. 2. Avoid coughing, sneezing, blowing of nose. 3. Apply Nasal Packing (Mouth - Breather) 4. Clear liquid draining from the nose - CSF leakage (Check for presence of glucose) 5. Frequent swallowing indicates Bleeding 6. Complications: ↓ Activity of Pituitary - Addisons - Hypothyroidism - DI