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Awake craniotomy does not lead to increased psychological complaints

  • By

  • I. M. C. Huenges Wajer

  • J. Kal

  • P. A. Robe

  • M. J. E. van Zandvoort

  • C. Ruis

  • May 24, 2023

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    Awake craniotomy allows for more extensive tumor removal while preserving neurological functions compared to general anesthesia.

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    Research indicates that patients experience fewer severe neurological deficits after awake craniotomy than those under general anesthesia.

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    Studies show that PTSD symptoms are rare following awake craniotomy, with no patients meeting PTSD criteria in previous research.

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    The current study aims to assess anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms in patients before and after awake-awake-awake craniotomy.

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    Findings suggest that psychological complaints do not increase post-surgery, indicating a stable emotional state in patients.

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Awake craniotomy does not lead to increased psychological complaints

  • by I. M. C. Huenges Wajer, J. Kal, P. A. Robe, M. J. E. van Zandvoort, C. Ruis

  • May 24, 2023

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