Hydrocortisone for the prevention of postoperative delirium in digestive surgery (HyPOD): study protocol for a multicentre randomised, blinded, placebo-controlled trial

Introduction Postoperative delirium (POD) is a significant complication in digestive surgery, potentially increasing hospital stays, costs and mortality. Corticoids, such as dexamethasone and methylprednisolone, have been reported to reduce POD. However, the efficacy of hydrocortisone (HC) remains u...

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Main Authors: Yumi Suzuki, Masahiko Ando, Yukihiro Yokoyama, Tomoki Ebata, Yachiyo Kuwatsuka, Tsukasa Aritake, Yuji Shingu, Koichi Akiyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-07-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/7/e104994.full
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