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Recent progress in research of postoperative delirium after abdominal surgery
Bo Liao, Qu Han, Yi-Guan Le, Ji-Chang Fan, Cheng Jiang, Xiao-Feng Xie, Fei Zeng
Bo Liao, Qu Han, Yi-Guan Le, Ji-Chang Fan, Xiao-Feng Xie, Fei Zeng, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China
Cheng Jiang, Department of Neurology, Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu Province, China
Correspondence to: Fei Zeng, Professor, Chief Physician, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, 1 Minde Road, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi Province, China. zenfei6405@126.com
Received: October 30, 2014 Revised: November 23, 2014 Accepted: December 5, 2014 Published online: January 18, 2015
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common acute cerebral syndrome after abdominal surgery, with disturbance of consciousness, cognition and attention as the main clinical manifestations, found mostly in elderly male patients. POD often increases mortality dramatically and prolongs the length of hospital stay. There are many factors responsible for the occurrence of POD, such as age, underlying diseases and antipsychotic drugs. Due to the complex onset of the disease, multicomponent intervention strategies have been recommended and proved effective. In contrast, there has been no evidence that pharmacological prevention or therapy could reduce the incidence or shorten the duration of POD. This paper reviews the recent progress in research of postoperative delirium after abdominal surgery with regards to its mechanism, risk factors, prevention and treatment.
Key Words: Postoperative delirium; Abdominal surgery
Citation: Liao B, Han Q, Le YG, Fan JC, Jiang C, Xie XF, Zeng F. Recent progress in research of postoperative delirium after abdominal surgery. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2015; 23(2): 236-242
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