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Operations on gliomas involving speech centres
P Tandon1, A K Mahapatra, A Khosla
1Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Acta Neurochirurgica. Supplementum
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Surgical removal of gliomas near speech areas improved speech function in most patients. Denying surgery is not justified, as most patients experienced better speech post-operation.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Oncology
Background:
- Gliomas in the dominant hemisphere can affect speech function.
- Surgical intervention for these tumors is often debated due to potential neurological deficits.
- Assessing the impact of surgery on speech is crucial for patient management.