Singing during brain surgery helps surgeons map crucial functions in real-time
- During an awake craniotomy, the scalp is numbed while the patient remains conscious during key parts of surgery.
- Singing, counting or naming objects helps doctors identify brain areas controlling speech, memory and movement.
- If a patient struggles during a task, surgeons mark that brain area and avoid damaging it while removing the tumour.
Source: indiatoday.in
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