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My husband had an eosophectomy 10 days ago an is in an out of delirium. what could be the cause of that. he is still in icu.
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Varies: Anoxia to the brain, sedation or anesthesia effect or infection or bleeding. Treating intensivist will be in best position to give you specific answer
Answered 12/10/2017
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