Factors affecting mortality after traumatic brain injury in a resource‐poor setting
Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of long‐term disability and economic loss to society. The aim of this study was to assess the factors affecting mortality after TBI in a resource‐poor setting. Methods Chart review was performed for randomly selected patients who presented wit...
Main Authors: | R. Okidi, D. M. Ogwang, T. R. Okello, D. Ezati, W. Kyegombe, D. Nyeko, N. J. Scolding |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2020-04-01
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Series: | BJS Open |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs5.50243 |
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