| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted at the University of Nigeria has revealed critical delays in neurosurgical referral for sellar region tumors, leading to irreversible complications such as visual loss. The study found that many patients waited over a year from symptom onset to neurosurgical consultation, with the majority initially seen by non-neurosurgical specialists and often misdiagnosed with ophthalmologic conditions. Contributing factors to these delays included lack of provider awareness, socioeconomic barriers, and limited diagnostic resources. The study emphasizes the need for improved healthcare provider training, standardized referral protocols, and greater accessibility to diagnostic services in order to reduce delays and improve outcomes for patients with sellar region tumors. [Extracted from the article] |
