Article

Language function is susceptible to the effects of brain tumours
during both the tumour growth phase and during neurosurgical resection. AIM: This
paper aimed to systematically review existing literature to determine the current
status of knowledge about language outcomes following neurosurgery. METHODS: A
systematic review was conducted involving a detailed literature search using
online databases, quality assessment of relevant articles and data extraction.
RESULTS: Of the 1449 articles retrieved, nine articles satisfied the study
criteria. Overall, these studies reported variable patterns of language function
post-surgery, however, there was a trend towards an early post-surgical decline
in language function that greatly improved by 3 months. The likelihood of
developing post-surgical communication impairments was influenced by a number of
factors including pre-operative aphasia and the identification of sub-cortical
language tracts inside the tumour margin, however, further research is required
to fully elucidate pertinent predictors. CONCLUSION:
These findings have
implications for rehabilitation programs following brain tumour surgery and
suggest that there are a number of key gaps warranting further investigation.

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