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ArticleNeurosurgical focus: Video2025

Optimizing brain mapping: integrating real-time neuropsychological assessment in awake craniotomy.

Neslihan Nisa Gecici, Ahmed Habib, Ajay Niranjan, Jeffrey Balzer, Natalie Sherry, Pascal O Zinn

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6 authors.

Neslihan Nisa GeciciDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and.
Ahmed HabibDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and.
Ajay NiranjanDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and.
Jeffrey BalzerDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and.
Natalie SherryDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and.
Pascal O ZinnDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intraoperative neuropsychological testing (IONT) is a sophisticated method of cognitive mapping during the resection of brain tumors in eloquent areas. Direct electrical stimulation during awake craniotomy is routinely utilized for mapping basic language and sensorimotor function, but the utilization of IONT offers an individualized approach that can yield real-time, comprehensive feedback on various cognitive functions, allowing for a tailored and more extensive tumor resection. In this video, the authors present the case of a 41-year-old male undergoing re-resection for a recurrent right temporal astrocytoma in which IONT played a crucial role. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2024.10.FOCVID24128.

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awake craniotomybrain mappingcognitiveneuropsychology

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PMID39845306
PMCPMC11748954

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