Neuropsychological impairment in primary malignant brain tumor patients with awake craniotomy: a hospital-based registration study

ConclusionIn awake craniotomy, patients with left-sided brain tumors had worse cognitive function than those with right-sided tumors in terms of global function, language, and attention. 77% of patients with right-sided tumors had neuropsychological impairment. Therefore, a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation and awake craniotomy are necessary for patients with brain tumors.
Source: Journal of Neuro-Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research