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doi: 10.12968/hmed.2008.69.5.29362.
Traumatic brain injury: from impact to rehabilitation
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- DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2008.69.5.29362
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Traumatic brain injury: from impact to rehabilitation
Br J Hosp Med (Lond).
2008 May.
Abstract
Traumatic brain injury is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in our society, particularly among the young. This review discusses the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury, and current management from the acute phase through to rehabilitation of the traumatic brain injury patient.
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