Early neurological deterioration affects 30% of awake craniotomy patients
A retrospective study of 30 patients undergoing awake craniotomy found that 30% experienced new or worsened neurological dysfunction within 48-72 hours after surgery. Early functional and cognitive score reductions were common, while new-onset aphasia occurred in 10% of patients.
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