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. 1984 Feb;16(1):45-9.

Cerebral contusion: a prototype for head injury

L M Franco
  • PMID: 6559849

Cerebral contusion: a prototype for head injury

L M Franco. J Neurosurg Nurs. 1984 Feb.

Abstract

Cerebral contusions occur as a result of traumatic head injury. These lesions may consist of tissue necrosis, hemorrhage, and edema. The patient with a cerebral contusion is at risk to develop increased ICP and brain tissue displacement that may cause a rapid deterioration in his clinical condition.

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