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Comprehensive Clinical Picture of Patients with Complicated vs Uncomplicated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Source :
- Clinical Neuropsychologist; Oct2010, Vol. 24 Issue 7, p1113-1130, 18p, 7 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- To compare the acute clinical profile of patients with uncomplicated vs complicated mild TBI (MTBI), socio-demographic and medical history variables were gathered for 176 patients diagnosed with MTBI and with (complicated, N = 45) or without (uncomplicated, N = 131) positive findings on cerebral imaging. Neurological examination, neuropsychological assessment and self-evaluation of post-concussive symptoms were done at 2 weeks post trauma. Patients with complicated MTBI were more likely to show auditory and vestibular system dysfunction. Surprisingly, the uncomplicated group reported more severe post-concussive symptoms than patients with positive CT scans. The groups showed no other difference in neurological, psychological, or cognitive outcome. A complete neurological examination should be done acutely in patients with MTBI to determine more specific follow-up required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13854046
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 54329981
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13854046.2010.506199