Sevoflurane anesthesia alters cognitive function by activating inflammation and cell death in rats

Rong-Sheng Cui1, Kai Wang1, Zhong-Li Wang1

  • 1Department of Anesthesia, People's Hospital of Rizhao, Rizhao, Shandong 276800, P.R. China.

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