The Impact of Stereotaxy on Cognitive Domains of  Patients with Glioma

Zarghi A; Zali A; Tehranidost M; Zarindast M R Ashrafi F Moazezi S

Volume : III, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

The Impact of Stereotaxy on Cognitive Domains of Patients with Glioma

Zarghi A, Zali A, Tehranidost M, Zarindast M R Ashrafi F Moazezi S

Abstract :

Introduction: This study tries to determine the impact of stereotaxy on cognitive domains of patients with glioma. Methods and Materials: It was a cross–sectional study performed on 42 glioma patients aged from 15 to 65 years old. All of the patients were examined by neurosurgeons, neurologists and psychiatrists and then 42 patients were referred to stereotaxy. Cognitive evaluations were done through Stroop, CPT, and TOL tests. Results: Based on the performance assessment of the patients before and after stereotaxy, a significant difference was observed between Stroop, CPT and TOL tests measures (P<0.05). Conclusion: The present study indicated that cognitive impairments could be found in patients with glioma after stereotaxy so that for survival, longevity and better life quality they need cognitive rehabilitation simultaneous with stereotaxy