1986
DOI: 10.1007/bf01743064
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The future role of neurosurgery in the care of head injuries

Abstract: Head injuries are major cause of death and disability under the age of 45 years even in developing countries. Mortality and morbidity are frequently due to avoidable secondary brain damage in patients whose initial injury was not very severe. Optimal care depends on neurosurgeons defining clear management policies for injuries of all severities so that other surgeons know which patients need neurosurgical care and know how to deal with the others. More patients need to go to neurosurgeons; only specialized cen… Show more

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