Table 1

Psychological scores before surgery and at 6 months (Mean ± Standard Deviation).


LNF Group
Control Group


Pre-op
6 months
Pre-op
6 months

SCL-90
12 ± 9
5.5 ± 4.6
7.9 ± 4.6
7.2 ± 5.5
DASS
10.7 ± 8.8
5.3 ± 8.8
5.6 ± 4
10.8 ± 13
Anxiety SI
12.2 ± 8.8
8.8 ± 10.2
8.6 ± 6
10.6 ± 11
Illness AS
30.8 ± 11
24.3 ± 9.9
33.4 ± 10
30.3 ± 16
BDI
8 ± 7
3.7 ± 4.5
6.4 ± 5.2
8.7 ± 11.9

Biertho et al. Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research 2007 1:2   doi:10.1186/1750-1164-1-2