Pituitary Tumor
Conditions
Brief summary
As postoperative cognitive dysfunction rates are high especially in elder patients, cognitive dysfunction is not diagnosed and treated effectively. This statement is associated with prolonged hospital stays by increasing morbidity. We wanted to see the incidency of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing elective pituitary tumor removal surgery.
Interventions
To diagnose postoperative cognitive dysfunction
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* ASA I-II patients * Undergoing elective pituitery tumor removal surgery
Exclusion criteria
* \>II ASA scores * Using antidepressant agents * Patient refusal * Mental diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| minimental test score | preoperative 24th hour | scores between 0-30 |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)