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Terme préférentiel

Coma, Post-Head Injury  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • Prolonged unconsciousness from which the individual cannot be aroused, associated with traumatic injuries to the BRAIN. This may be defined as unconsciousness persisting for 6 hours or longer. Coma results from injury to both cerebral hemispheres or the RETICULAR FORMATION of the BRAIN STEM. Contributing mechanisms include DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY and BRAIN EDEMA. (From J Neurotrauma 1997 Oct;14(10):699-713)

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Synonyme(s)

  • Coma, Post-Trauma
  • Coma, Post-Traumatic
  • Coma, Traumatic
  • Post-Head Injury Coma

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-G2PXQBMX-0

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