Abstract
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may be classified according to manifestation time (primary and secondary lesions) or to anatomical extent (focal and extended lesions). In both cases there are specific cellular, subcellular, metabolic, molecular variations, which are to be known in order to set up proper pharmacological and rehabilitative treatments. The Author aims at offering an up-to-date review of the most important patophysiologic mechanisms which take place after a severe brain injury.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 19-26 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | SAGGI - Child Development and Disabilities |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- Diffuse axonal injury
- Pathophysiologic mechanisms
- Traumatic brain injury
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Rehabilitation
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology