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Long-term outcome in severe traumatic brain injury is significantly influenced by brainstem involvement
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WEDEKIND C; LIPPERTGRUNER M
BRAIN INJ , 2005, vol. 19, n° 9, p. 681-684 Doc n°: 121779 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : AF3 - TRAUMATISME CRANIEN Url : http:// Primary objective: To study the 1-year-outcome of 32 survivors of severe traumatic brain injury with respect to the impact of brainstem injury. Research design: Retrospective clinical study performed in a university hospital. Methods and procedures: Thirty-two 1-year-survivors ( 15 with brainstem injury present) of severe traumatic brain injury were investigated for neurological function, activities of daily living, need for care and professional ability. Main outcomes and results: Visual impairment, spasticity, co-ordination deficits and organic psychosis were more frequent in the group harbouring brainstem lesions. Professional ability was worse among these patients. Conclusion: Brainstem involvement in survivors of severe traumatic brain injury conveys a negative impact on long-term outcome. Langue : ANGLAIS Tiré à part : OUI |
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