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Low skeletal muscle mass as a risk factor for postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery

BACKGROUND: Both low skeletal muscle mass (LSMM) and delirium are frequently seen in elderly patients. This study aimed to investigate the association between preoperative LSMM and postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery and to design a model to pr...

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Published in:Clin Interv Aging
Main Authors: Mosk, Christina Alexa, van Vugt, Jeroen L A, de Jonge, Huub, Witjes, Carlijn D M, Buettner, Stefan, Ijzermans, Jan N M, van der Laan, Lijckle
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Dove Medical Press 2018
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6205536/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30425464
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S175945
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