[Postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients].
The review describes postoperative disorders of the cognitive functions' (memory attention, speech, abstract thinking etc.) which is known as POCD. Frequency of POCD depending on pathology and age of patients, type of surgery and anesthesia is considered. Risk factors of POCD, especially advanced age and initial cognitive disorders are also noted. Modern diagnostic, treatment and prophylaxis facilities are discussed.
D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012307:Risk Factors