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, cilt.79, sa.3, ss.1004-1009, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 79 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.06.022
  • Dergi Adı: ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1004-1009
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.