Increased risk of dementia in people with previous exposure to general anesthesia: A nationwide population-based case–control study

• Published in: Alzheimer's & dementia Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 196 - 204
• Main Authors: Chen, Chia-Wen, Lin, Che-Chen, Chen, Kuen-Bao, Kuo, Yu-Cheng, Li, Chi-Yuan, Chung, Chi-Jung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.03.2014
• Subjects: Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Alzheimer's disease; Anaesthesia; Anesthesia, General - adverse effects; Atherosclerosis; Case-Control Studies; Case–control study; Community Health Planning; Dementia; Dementia - chemically induced; Dementia - epidemiology; Diabetes mellitus; Female; General anesthesia; Humans; Logistic Models; Male; Middle Aged; National Health Programs; Neurology; Risk; Sedation; Surgery; Taiwan; Taiwan; General anesthesia; Risk; Case–control study; Alzheimer's disease; Dementia

Abstract Background Dementia, which leads to disability, is one of the important diseases occurring among older populations. However, the exact mechanism of the disease remains unknown. The potential risk factor of general anesthesia (GA) in the development of dementia is a controversial topic. Ther...