| Literature DB >> 19820235 |
Junxia Tang1, Maryellen F Eckenhoff, Roderic G Eckenhoff.
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The perioperative period may have long-term consequences on cognitive function in the elderly patient. In this special article, we summarize the rationale and evidence that the anesthetic per se is a contributor. The evidence at this point is considered suggestive and further research is needed, especially in humans.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19820235 DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0b013e3181b80939
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anesth Analg ISSN: 0003-2999 Impact factor: 5.108