Filling the gap: brief neuropsychological assessment protocol for glioma patients undergoing awake surgeries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The literature lacks a concise neurocognitive test for assessing primary cognitive domains in neuro-oncological patients. This study aims to describe and assess the feasibility of the Ohy-Maldaun Fast Track Cognitive Test (OMFTCT), used to pre- and post-operatively evaluate patients undergoing brain tumor surgery in language eloquent areas. The cognitive diagnosis was used to safely guide intraoperative language assessment.

Methods

This is a prospective longitudinal observational clinical study conducted on a cohort of 50 glioma patients eligible for awake craniotomies. The proposed protocol assesses multiple cognitive domains, including language, short-term verbal and visual memories, working memory, praxis, executive functions, and calculation ability. The pro

SUBMITTER: Ohy JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11342098 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature