Journal article
Postoperative Cognitive Decline in Patients Undergoing Major Gynecologic Oncology Surgery: A Pilot Prospective Study
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Postoperative cognitive decline (POCD) is characterised by deficits in attention, memory, executive function, and information processing that persist beyond the early postoperative period. Its incidence ranges from 10%-25% after noncardiac surgery. Limited literature exists on POCD after gynecologic oncology surgery. Our primary objective was to identify the incidence of POCD among patients 55 years or older undergoing major …
Authors
Makkar M; Hunter R; Kulkarni A; Nguyen JMV
Journal
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, Vol. 46, No. 8,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2024
DOI
10.1016/j.jogc.2024.102584
ISSN
1701-2163