Neuropsychiatric disorders after awake craniotomy for brain tumour

J Pak Med Assoc. 2022 Jun;72(6):1239-1240. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.22-74.

Abstract

Awake-craniotomy (AC) allows maximum tumour resection while reducing the risk of permanent postoperative neurological deficits without compromising the outcomes of the treatment. AC is a potentially stressful procedure for the patients, which may lead to long-term effects on patients' psychology, and may lead to post-traumatic stress. However, there is a scarcity of data suggesting actual association of any neuropsychiatric conditions after AC. Therefore, we sought to review the neuropsychiatric conditions post awake craniotomy.

Keywords: Brain tumours, Awake Craniotomy, Quality of Life..

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Craniotomy / adverse effects
  • Craniotomy / methods
  • Humans
  • Wakefulness*