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.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
90
To diagnose postoperative cognitive dysfunction
Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGminimental test score
scores between 0-30
Time frame: preoperative 24th hour
minimental test score
scores between 0-30
Time frame: postoperative 4th hour
minimental test score
scores between 0-30
Time frame: postoperative 24th hour
minimental test score
scores between 0-30
Time frame: one month after discharged
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