Post-operative cognitive dysfunction – A brief review
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) can be referred to as a mild but possibly long-lasting altered intellectual function occurring after surgery, which is more common in old age. It may last from a few hours to some months or may be permanent. Up to half of patients, young and old, have POCD...
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| Language: | English |
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KIMS Foundation and Research Center
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical and Scientific Research |
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| Online Access: | http://jmsronline.com/article.aspx?ID=Post-operative-cognitive-dysfunction-A-brief-review |