Anaesthetic Considerations of Awake Craniotomy: An Upcoming Entity

Awake craniotomy was historically advocated for resistant epilepsy surgery. Presently, its role has widened for resection of lesions abutting or invading the eloquent cortex. It aims at maximizing resection while minimizing neurological damage. Anaesthetic challenges include providing sufficient dep...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jui Lagoo, Arpana J, Kutappa AM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-08-01
Series:The Indian Anaesthetists' Forum
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Online Access:http://www.theiaforum.org/article/Anaesthetic Considerations of Awake Craniotomy: An Upcoming Entity