Glioma Resection Unmasks Eloquent Brain Areas

Management of Brain Tumors in Eloquent Areas

Brain tumours in eloquent areas represent a great challenge for Neurosurgeons due to its surgical resection complexity. The main goal of this chapter is the comprehensive study of perioperative work-up, diagnostic and preoperative functional techniques, microsurgical skills and intraoperative monitoring for the management of brain tumours located in eloquent areas. Integral management of brain ...

Surgical Treatment of Supratentorial Glioma in Eloquent Areas

Low-grade astrocytoma: surgical outcomes in eloquent versus non-eloquent brain areas.

A retrospective study of 81 patients with low-grade astrocytoma (LGA) comparing the efficacy of aggressive versus less aggressive surgery in eloquent and non-eloquent brain areas was conducted. Extent of surgical resection was analyzed to assess overall survival (OS) and progression- free survival (PFS). Degree of tumor resection was classified as gross total resection (GTR), subtotal resection...

Resection of Malignant Brain Tumors in Eloquent Cortical Areas: A New Multimodal Approach Combining 5-ALA and Intraoperative Monitoring

Supratentorial Gliomas in Eloquent Areas: Which Parameters Can Predict Functional Outcome and Extent of Resection?

BACKGROUND To date, few parameters have been found that can aid in patient selection and surgical strategy for eloquent area gliomas. AIMS The aim of the study was to analyze preoperative and intraoperative factors that can predict functional outcome and extent of resection in eloquent area tumors. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 60 patients harboring supraten...