Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland

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  Successful Treatment of a Traumatic Brain Injury Patient through Neurosurgery
  Author(s): Michel Karl*
  
  This case report describes the successful neurosurgical treatment of a patient who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was admitted to the hospital with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 4, indicating severe neurological impairment. Neuroimaging studies revealed multiple brain contusions and a subarachnoid hemorrhage. A multidisciplinary team consisting of neurosurgeons, neurologists, and critical care specialists was assembled to provide the best possible care for the patient. After initial stabilization, the patient underwent emergency neurosurgery to evacuate a large subdural hematoma and to decompress the brain. The patient remained in a medically induced coma for several days following surgery to allow for optimal brain healing. Over the course of several weeks, the patient underwent intensive rehabilitation and was abl.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37532/1308-4038.16(3).247

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