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Review
. 2010 Feb 1;110(2):421-6.
doi: 10.1213/ANE.0b013e3181b80939. Epub 2009 Oct 9.

Anesthesia and the old brain

Junxia Tang  1 , Maryellen F Eckenhoff, Roderic G Eckenhoff
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Anesthesia and the old brain

Junxia Tang et al. Anesth Analg. .

Abstract

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.

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