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Long term cognitive dysfunction in older people after non-cardiac surgery
 — outcomes from various studies differ, and no definite conclusion is possible
Author(s)Amber Selwood, Martin Orrell
Journal titleBritish Medical Journal, vol 328, no 7432, 17 January 2004
Pagespp 120-121
Sourcehttp://www.bmj.com
KeywordsMental health [elderly] ; Mental disorder ; Long term ; Surgery ; Literature reviews.
AnnotationAlthough short-term cognitive dysfunction within the first week after an operation has been researched for people aged 60+, little research has been undertaken into the potential long-term effects on cognition, with the exception of cardiac surgery. This short review notes differences in outcomes in the studies available, such that no definite conclusions are possible. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-040223204 A
ClassmarkD: E: 4Q: LKA: 64A

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