Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Pituitary Removal Surgery

Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Pituitary Removal Surgery

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA I-II patients
• Undergoing elective pituitery tumor removal surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• >II ASA scores
• Using antidepressant agents
• Patient refusal
• Mental diseases