Neuropsychological Analysis of Operated Intracranial Aneurysms.
- Author:
Hyun Tai JEONG
1
;
Soon Phil PARK
;
Sang Jin KIM
;
Jong Oung DOH
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Aneurysmal surgery;
Neurological outcome;
Psychological aspects
- MeSH:
Aneurysm;
Humans;
Intracranial Aneurysm*;
Mortality;
Quality of Life
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1987;16(4):979-986
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The mortality rate of aneurysmal surgery had recently been reduced due to modern microsurgical technique and refinement of the timing of operation. Despite recovery without neurological deficits, many patients remain with emotional and psychological sequelae postoperatively. We evaluated 33 patients, operated on intracranial aneurysm for recent 2 years, about quality of life and degree of cognitive function. For proper evaluation of outcome of aneurysmal surgery, in addition to the neurological outcome, psychological aspects must be considered.
