Early postoperative neurocognitive complications in elderly patients: comparing those with and without preexisting mild cognitive impairment– a prospective study

Early postoperative neurocognitive complications in elderly patients: comparing those with and without preexisting mild cognitive impairment– a prospective study

Abstract Background As societies age, increasing numbers of older adults undergo surgeries with anesthesia. Postoperative delirium (POD) and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) frequently occur in older surgical patients. Most of these patients already have preoperative mild cognitive impairm...

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Main Authors: Pawit Somnuke, Pensiri Srishewachart, Chalita Jiraphorncharas, Asamaporn Khempetch, Jirapa Weeranithan, Patumporn Suraarunsumrit, Varalak Srinonprasert, Arunotai Siriussawakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)
Elderly
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD)
Postoperative delirium (POD)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04663-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04663-5

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