Brain atrophy in mild or moderate traumatic brain injury: a longitudinal quantitative analysis.

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Authors

John D. MacKenzie · University of Pennsylvania

Faez Siddiqi

Abstract

Whole-brain atrophy occurs after mild or moderate TBI and is evident at an average of 11 months after trauma. Injury that produces LOC leads to more atrophy. These findings may help elucidate an etiology for the persistent or new neurologic deficits that occur months after injury.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Traumatic Brain Injury Research Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 23, Issue 9, pp. 1509-15

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