Risk factors for delirium after esophagectomy.

Aaron R DezubeCarlos E Bravo-IñiguezNitya YelamanchiliLuis E De LeónJeffrey TarascioMichael T JaklitschJon O Wee

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2020)

Postoperative delirium is common and associated with complications following esophagectomy. Identification of predisposing factors such as age and pre-existing pulmonary diseases and proper selection of surgical treatment may reduce delirium and improve surgical outcomes.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
hip fracture
pulmonary hypertension
patients undergoing
acute kidney injury
robot assisted
risk factors
minimally invasive