Effects of transcallosal surgery on interhemispheric transfer of information

Surg Neurol. 1993 Jul;40(1):65-74. doi: 10.1016/0090-3019(93)90174-y.

Abstract

The effects of transcallosal surgery on interhemispheric transfer of information were investigated in five patients who underwent partial section of the corpus callosum for evacuation of a brain tumor. In comparison with normal controls, postoperative findings indicated subtle motor and/or sensory manifestations of hemispheric disconnection which tended to resolve overtime. However, in no case were the disconnection effects disabling in the performance of daily activities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Neoplasms / physiopathology
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery
  • Corpus Callosum / physiopathology*
  • Corpus Callosum / surgery*
  • Female
  • Functional Laterality / physiology
  • Humans
  • Mental Processes / physiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Psychomotor Performance / physiology*
  • Sensation / physiology*