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ArticleOral and maxillofacial surgery2025

Incidence of postoperative delirium among patients who underwent head & neck surgery.

Rezarta Taga Senirli, Deniz Gediz, Yeşim Yüksel, Muhammet Yildiz, Nuray Ensari, N Didem Sonbay Yilmaz, Özer Erdem GüR

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Rezarta Taga SenirliDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, "Antalya Education and Research Hospital", Antalya, Turkey. rezartats@gmail.com.
Deniz GedizDepartment of Psychiatry, "Antalya Education and Research Hospital", Antalya, Turkey.
Yeşim YükselDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, "Antalya Education and Research Hospital", Antalya, Turkey.
Muhammet YildizDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, "Antalya Education and Research Hospital", Antalya, Turkey.
Nuray EnsariDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, "Antalya Education and Research Hospital", Antalya, Turkey.
N Didem Sonbay YilmazDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, "Antalya Education and Research Hospital", Antalya, Turkey.
Özer Erdem GüRDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, "Antalya Education and Research Hospital", Antalya, Turkey.

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objectivePostoperative delirium is a state of confusion and cognitive impairment that can be observed after extensive surgery. This serious complication can lead to longer hospital stays and higher costs. As the global population ages, postoperative delirium has also become a concern for patients undergoing head and neck surgery. In this study, we investigated whether the preoperative recognition of cognitive impairment could help with the prediction of postoperative delirium among patients undergoing head and neck surgery.

methodsWe conducted a three-year prospective study in our clinic to analyze 46 patients who underwent surgeries lasting 6 h or longer. Mini-Mental State Examination scores, demographic data, medical history, surgical details and delirium assessments were examined to identify risk factors for postoperative delirium.

resultsOur study revealed that 8.7% of the patients developed postoperative delirium. Longer surgery durations, lower serum sodium levels and lower Mini-Mental State Examination scores were risk factors for postoperative delirium.

conclusionRecognizing cognitive impairment and other potential risk factors during the preoperative period appears to play a critical role in reducing the incidence of postoperative delirium and its associated complications.

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DeliriumHead and Neck NeoplasmsPostoperative ComplicationsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMental Status and Dementia TestsMiddle AgedOperative TimeProspective StudiesRisk FactorsCognitive impairmentDeliriumMinimental testSurgery duration

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