China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ›› 2020, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (4): 369-374.doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2020.04.017

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Research advances in postoperative delirium after head and neck reconstruction

LI Xiao-dong1,2,3, ZHANG Ling2, MENG Jian3, YE Wei-min2   

  1. 1. School of Stomatology, Weifang Medical University. Weifang 261000, Shandong Province;
    2. Department of Oromaxillofacial Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Shanghai 200011;
    3. Department of Stomatology, Xuzhou Central Hospital. Xuzhou 221000, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Received:2019-06-25 Online:2020-07-20 Published:2020-09-10

Abstract: Postoperative delirium (POD) is an disordered brain function. It happens occasionally in patients after head and neck reconstruction(HNR). If discovered and treated in time, the prognosis of patients will be greatly improved, otherwise it is likely to be transformed into long-term cognitive impairment , extended hospital stay and increased medical expenses. For most medical staff of head and neck surgery, the definition, diagnosis, and management of postoperative delirium need to be strengthened. This article reviewed the definition, diagnosis, influence, prevention and treatment of delirium, which will help head and neck surgeons to diagnose and treat delirium early.

Key words: Postoperative delirium, Head and neck reconstruction, Postoperative complications, Cognitive impairment

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