The Journal of international medical research
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Comparison of early recovery and cognitive function after desflurane and sevoflurane anaesthesia in elderly patients: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
A meta-analysis to compare postoperative cognitive function and the time to specific recovery events in elderly patients (aged >65 years) anaesthetized with sevoflurane or desflurane. ⋯ Desflurane is associated with a faster recovery from general anaesthesia than sevoflurane in elderly patients.