Postoperative serum interleukin-6 level as a risk factor for development of hyperactive delirium with agitation after head and neck surgery with free tissue transfer reconstruction

Occurrence of hyperactive postoperative delirium (POD) with agitation after head and neck surgery with free tissue transfer reconstruction (HNS-FTTR) is associated with the risk of life-threatening complications. The relationships between occurrence of hyperactive POD after HNS-FTTR and inflammatory markers reflecting the surgical stress response, represented by postoperative interleukin-6 levels, are not fully understood.

Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx - February 7, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Takayuki Imai, Sinkichi Morita, Kohsei Hasegawa, Takahiro Goto, Yukio Katori, Yukinori Asada Tags: Original Article Source Type: research