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Many investigation attribute the postconcussion syndrome following mild closed head injury to permanent brain damage.
The evidence supporting this conclusion is reviewed, including the force necessary to cause permanent brain damage, the basis for determining whether the patient was exposed to sufficient force in the accident to permanently damage the brain; the basis for determining whether the patient actually has permanent brain damage (not just brain dysfunction) traceable to the accident; and whether the location and severity of brain damage is sufficient to accouint for the postconcussion syndrome. Conclusion : the evidence for permanent brain damage as the cause of the postconcussion syndrome following mild closed head injury is weak.

Langue : ANGLAIS

Tiré à part : OUI

Identifiant basis : 2000213400