Desflurane combined with ciprofol or esketamine improves postoperative symptoms without compromising early neurocognitive recovery after intracranial aneurysm endovascular coiling - Summary - MDSpire

Desflurane combined with ciprofol or esketamine improves postoperative symptoms without compromising early neurocognitive recovery after intracranial aneurysm endovascular coiling

  • By

  • Tenghuan Wang

  • Na Xing

  • Huixin Li

  • Yuanyuan Mao

  • Dan Cheng

  • Yanan He

  • Sheng Guan

  • May 29, 2026

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Objective:

To compare the effects of three anesthetic regimens on early postoperative neurocognitive recovery and perioperative adverse events in patients undergoing endovascular coiling for intracranial aneurysms.

Key Findings:
  • MoCA scores improved significantly over time across all groups with no significant differences in recovery trajectories.
  • PONV incidence was significantly lower in the DC group (10.3%) compared to DE (17.9%) and DS (44.9%).
  • The DC group had the lowest incidence of dizziness (8.8%) and metoclopramide requirement.
  • Postoperative pain scores were significantly lower in the DE group compared to the DC group.
Interpretation:

Desflurane-based anesthesia supplemented with ciprofol or esketamine does not compromise early neurocognitive recovery.

Limitations:
  • The study was limited to a specific patient population undergoing endovascular coiling for aSAH.
  • Exclusion criteria may limit generalizability to broader populations.
Conclusion:

Desflurane plus ciprofol effectively reduces PONV and dizziness, while desflurane plus esketamine provides superior analgesia.

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