Factors associated with postoperative delirium after thoracic surgery

Yildizeli B., Ozyurtkan O., Batirel H. F., Kuscu K., Bekiroglu N., Yuksel M.

ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, vol.79, no.3, pp.1004-1009, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 79 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.06.022
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1004-1009
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Postoperative delirium is an acute confusional state characterized by fluctuating consciousness and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. We analyzed the incidence and risk factors of delirium following thoracic surgery.