Postoperative cognitive dysfunction.
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) refers to a deterioration in cognition noted to occur after surgery and anesthesia. Recent studies have demonstrated a number of correlates and risk factors for this condition, although much remains to be elucidated in terms of the true incidence, etiology, prevention, and treatment.
Department of Anesthesiology California Pacific Medical Center, PO Box 7999, San Francisco, CA 94120 USA.
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