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.
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Department of Anesthesiology California Pacific Medical Center, PO Box 7999, San Francisco, CA 94120 USA.