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Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia-journal Canadien D Anesthesie | 2005

Increased incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction 24 hr after minor surgery in the elderly

Denise Rohan; Donal J. Buggy; Seamus Crowley; Ferraby K. H. Ling; Helen C. Gallagher; Ciaran Regan; Denis C. Moriarty

PurposePostoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is evident in 26% of elderly patients seven days after major non-cardiac surgery. Despite the growing popularity of day surgery, the influence of anesthetic techniques on next day POCD has not been investigated. Therefore, we evaluated the incidence of POCD and changes in serum markers of neuronal damage (S-100ß protein and Neuron-Specific Enolase), 24 hr after single-agent propofol or sevoflurane anesthesia in elderly patients undergoing minor surgery.MethodsPatients (n = 30, mean age 73, range 65–86 yr) coming for cystoscopy or hysteroscopy, were randomized, in an observer-blind design, to receive either single-agent propofol or sevoflurane anesthesia. Changes in neuropsychological tests (the Stroop test and the modified Word-Recall Test), 24 hr postoperatively were compared with age-matched control subjects (n = 15) using Z-score analysis. Changes in S-100ß protein and Neuron-Specific Enolase levels were also documented.ResultsPOCD was present in 7/15 [47% (95% confidence interval (CI) 21 to 72%)] patients who received propofol and 7/15 [47% (95% CI 21 to 72%)] patients who received sevoflurane, compared with 1/15 [7% (95% CI 6 to 19%)] control patients, P = 0.03. S-100ß protein and Neuron-Specific Enolase levels were not significantly different in anesthetized patients postoperatively compared with preoperative values.ConclusionThe incidence of POCD in elderly patients on the first day after minor surgery is higher than previously reported for seven days after major surgery, and is increased after both propofol and sevoflurane anesthesia, compared with age-matched controls. S-100ß protein and Neuron-Specific Enolase levels were unaffected by anesthetic technique.RésuméObjectifLe dysfonctionnement cognitif postopératoire (DCPO) se manifeste chez 26% des patients âgés, sept jours après une opération non cardiaque majeure. Nous avons évalué l’incidence de DCPO et les modifications des marqueurs sériques d’atteinte neuronale (protéine S- 100ß et énolase neurospécifique), 24 h après une anesthésie à un seul médicament, le propofol ou le sévoflurane, chez des patients âgés qui ont subi une opération mineure.MéthodeLes patients (n = 30, moyenne de 73 ans, limites de 65–86 ans) opérés pour cystoscopie ou hystéroscopie, ont été randomisés à l’insu d’un observateur pour une anesthésie avec propofol ou sévoflurane. Les changements aux tests neuropsychologiques (test Stroop, test modifié de remémoration de mots) ont été notés 24 h après l’opération et comparés à ceux de sujets témoins appariés selon l’âge (n = 15) au moyen de l’analyse de l’écart réduit. On a aussi noté les changements de niveaux de protéines S- 100ß et d’énolase neurospécifique.RésultatsLe DCPO était présent chez 7/15 [47% (intervalle de confiance de 95% (IC) 21 à 72%)] patients qui ont reçu le propofol et chez 7/15 [47%(ICde95% 21 à 72%)] patients qui ont reçu le sévoflurane, comparativement à 1/15 [7% (IC de 95% 6 a 19%)] témoins, P = 0,03. Les niveaux de protéines S- 100ß et d’énolase neurospécifique n’étaient pas significativement différents avant et après l’opération sous anesthésie.ConclusionLe premier jour après une opération mineure, l’incidence de DCPO chez les patients âgés est plus élevée qu’on ne le rapportait auparavant sept jours après une intervention majeure. Elle est augmentée avec le propofol et le sévoflurane, en comparaison avec des témoins du même âge. Les niveaux de protéines S- 100ß et d’énolase neurospécifique ne sont pas modifiés par la technique anesthésique.


Journal of Neurobiology | 2000

Consolidation of passive avoidance learning is associated with transient increases of polysialylated neurons in layer II of the rat medial temporal cortex

Gerard B. Fox; Giacomo Fichera; Thomas Barry; Alan W. O'Connell; Helen C. Gallagher; Keith J. Murphy; Ciaran Regan


Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology | 2001

The modulations of NCAM polysialylation state that follow transient global ischemia are brief on neurons but enduring on glia

Gerard B. Fox; Connie Kjøller; Keith J. Murphy; Ciaran Regan


Archive | 2006

Methods and compositions for the promotion of neuronal growth and the treatment of asociality and affective disorders

Ciaran Regan; Andrew G. Foley


Archive | 2003

METHOD OF PROMOTING NEURONAL GROWTH

Andrew G. Foley; Helen C. Gallagher; James J. Hagan; Ciaran Regan; Neil Upton


Archive | 1998

Prophylactic or therapeutic agent for amnesia

Ciaran Regan; David O'gorman; Alan W. O'Connell; Tadashi Shiotani


Archive | 1998

Nefiracetam for prevention and treatment of amnesia caused by propofol

Alan W. O'Connell; David O'gorman; Ciaran Regan; Tadashi Shiotani


Archive | 2009

Alternatively Transcribed Genes Associated with Schizophrenia

Keith J. Murphy; Robert H. Ring; Sean Mulvany; David von Schack; Ciaran Regan


Archive | 2009

Alternatively transcribed genes associated with memory consolidation

Keith J. Murphy; Ciaran Regan; Robert H. Ring; Schack David Von


Archive | 1998

Nefiracetam zur prophylaxe und behandlung von propofol verursachtem gedächtnisschwund Nefiracetam for the prophylaxis and treatment of propofol arisings memory shrinkage

Ciaran Regan; David O'gorman; Alan W. O'Connell; Tadashi Shiotani

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Keith J. Murphy

University College Dublin

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Andrew G. Foley

University College Dublin

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Gerard B. Fox

University College Dublin

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Robert H. Ring

National University of Ireland

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Connie Kjøller

National University of Ireland

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David von Schack

National University of Ireland

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Denis C. Moriarty

Mater Misericordiae Hospital

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Denise Rohan

National University of Ireland

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