Assessment of speech and language functions is an essential part of awake craniotomies. Although standardized and validated tests have several advantages compared to homemade (or mixed) batteries, in the literature it is unclear how such tests are used or whether they are used at all. In this study, we performed a scoping review in order to locate standardized and validated intraoperative language tests. Our inquiry included two databases (PubMED and MEDLINE), gray literature, and snowball referencing. We discovered 87 studies reporting use of mixed batteries, which consist of homemade tasks and tests borrowed from other settings. The tests we found to meet the validation and standardization criteria we set were ultimately three (n = 3) and each one has its own advantages and disadvantages. We argue that tests with high sensitivity and specificity not only can lead to better outcomes postoperatively, but they can also help us to gain a better understanding of the neuroanatomy of language.

言语和语言功能的评估是清醒开颅手术的重要组成部分。尽管标准化和经过验证的测试与自制（或混合）电池相比有几个优势，但在文献中尚不清楚如何使用这些测试或是否完全使用它们。在这项研究中，我们进行了范围审查，以找到标准化和经过验证的术中语言测试。我们的调查包括两个数据库（PubMED 和 MEDLINE）、灰色文献和滚雪球参考。我们发现 87 项研究报告了混合电池的使用，其中包括自制任务和从其他环境中借用的测试。我们发现符合我们设定的验证和标准化标准的测试最终是三个（n= 3) 各有优缺点。我们认为，具有高敏感性和特异性的测试不仅可以带来更好的术后结果，而且还可以帮助我们更好地理解语言的神经解剖学。