Table 1.
Behavioral performance of Patient S.P. and age- and gender-matched control participants
| Before operation | After operation (1 month) | Control participants | Control participants (1 year after) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Categorize upright/inverted Mooney faces | 86.3% | 84.4% | 90.3% (±5.4) | 92.8% (±5.2) |
| Old/new face memory test | 90% | 93.3% | 94% (±2.8) | 95% (±4.3) |
| Benton Face Recognition Test | 35/54** | 40/54** | 44.6/54 (±3.6) | 47.2/54 (±3.3) |
| Cambridge Face Memory Test | 41/72** | 40/72** | 59.2/72 (±8.6) | 59.2/72 (±10.4) |
| Face matching across viewpoints | 65%* | 64%* | 82.2% (±7.0) | 87% (±6.2) |
| Face matching | ||||
| Upright | 80.6%* | 80.6%* | 95.5% (±1.5) | 96.5% (±4.2) |
| Inverted | 75% | 77.8% | 80.5% (±10.4) | 75% (±8.2) |
| Age (yr) | 36 | 36 | 35 ± 5 | 36 ± 5 |
*Impaired scores compared with normal controls (p < 0.05).
**Impaired scores according to Benton Face Recognition Test and Cambridge Face Memory Test scales.