Recovery of Functional Independence After Traumatic Transtentorial Herniation With Duret Hemorrhages

Recovery of Functional Independence After Traumatic Transtentorial Herniation With Duret Hemorrhages

Historically, Duret hemorrhages have conferred a devastating prognosis. However, recent case reports suggest that cognitive and functional recovery are possible after Duret hemorrhages. Here, we describe a patient who recovered consciousness, communication, and functional independence after Duret he...

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Main Authors: Brian L. Edlow, Zachary D. Threlkeld, Katie P. Fehnel, Yelena G. Bodien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
Duret hemorrhage
coma
traumatic brain injury
brainstem
herniation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2019.01077/full

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