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Comparison of Mini Mental State Examination score at different time-points between the two groups.
| Time-point | DEX group (n=53) | Saline group (n=53) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day preoperative | 27.94±0.90 | 28.04±0.88 | 0.588 |
| 6 h postoperative | 24.41±2.00 | 22.72±2.98 | 0.001 |
| 1 day postoperative | 26.30±1.27 | 26.09±1.01 | 0.364 |
| 3 days postoperative | 27.43±0.72 | 27.55±0.72 | 0.385 |
| 7 days postoperative | 28.04±1.03 | 28.26±0.96 | 0.241 |
Values are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation. DEX, dexmedetomidine.
