Mesial temporal atrophy in preoperative MRI rather than steep Trendelenburg position is associated with postoperative delirium in patients undergoing a major urologic surgery

ConclusionSteep Trendelenburg was not associated with postoperative delirium. Significant mesial temporal atrophy (Scheltens ’ scale ≥ 2) in preoperative brain MRI was predictive of postoperative delirium.Trial registrationNot applicable.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research