Prevalence and risk factors for postoperative delirium in patients with colorectal carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsPOD is a frequent complication in patients undergoing surgery with colorectal cancer. Several risk factors including history of psychiatric disease, transfusion, comorbidities, male gender, and old age were significant predictors for POD.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research