Colombian Journal of Anestesiology
ISSN 0120-3347
CHUI, Jason. Anesthesia for awake craniotomy: An update. []. , 43, 1, pp.22-28. ISSN 0120-3347.
Awake craniotomy has become a common procedure and its application has been continually evolving. Anesthesia for awake craniotomy poses a unique challenge to anesthesiologists. The aims of this article are to review under a critical perspective of the author, the current evidence and application of awake craniotomy and to briefly describe the principles of anesthetic management during this procedure.
: Craniotomy; Epilepsy; Brain neoplasms; Anesthesia; Perioperative period.