Neuroscience MD.MPH.Ph.Ds, Functional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction & Objective: Patients with glioma brain tumor are encountered with cognitive and mental changes under the influence of surgery, so that rehabilitation and treatment is required for them. The purpose of current study is to determine the effect of surgery on these impairments. Materials & Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 94 brain tumor patients and MMSE, Beck depression and Hamilton anxiety questionnaires were used before and after surgery for cognitive and mental assessment. Results: Before and after surgery, a significant difference was identified in MMSE, Beck and Hamilton tests’ scores (P
Zarghi,A , Zali,A , Tehranidost,M , Forootan,S , Zarindast,M , Forootan,N and Akhlaghdoust,M . (2011). The Effect of Surgery on Cognitive and Mental Impairments in Patients with Glioma Brain Tumor. Iranian Journal of Surgery, 19(Winter), 22-27.
MLA
Zarghi,A , , Zali,A , , Tehranidost,M , , Forootan,S , , Zarindast,M , , Forootan,N , and Akhlaghdoust,M . "The Effect of Surgery on Cognitive and Mental Impairments in Patients with Glioma Brain Tumor", Iranian Journal of Surgery, 19, Winter, 2011, 22-27.
HARVARD
Zarghi A, Zali A, Tehranidost M, Forootan S, Zarindast M, Forootan N, Akhlaghdoust M. (2011). 'The Effect of Surgery on Cognitive and Mental Impairments in Patients with Glioma Brain Tumor', Iranian Journal of Surgery, 19(Winter), pp. 22-27.
CHICAGO
A Zarghi, A Zali, M Tehranidost, S Forootan, M Zarindast, N Forootan and M Akhlaghdoust, "The Effect of Surgery on Cognitive and Mental Impairments in Patients with Glioma Brain Tumor," Iranian Journal of Surgery, 19 Winter (2011): 22-27,
VANCOUVER
Zarghi A, Zali A, Tehranidost M, Forootan S, Zarindast M, Forootan N, Akhlaghdoust M. The Effect of Surgery on Cognitive and Mental Impairments in Patients with Glioma Brain Tumor. Iranian Journal of Surgery. 2011;19(Winter):22-27.
