Traumatic Brain Injury: Integrated Approach

Authors

  • Edson Oliveira Serviço de Neurocirurgia. Hospital de Santa Maria. Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte. Lisboa. Portugal.
  • José Pedro Lavrador Serviço de Neurocirurgia. Hospital de Santa Maria. Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte. Lisboa. Portugal.
  • Maria Manuel Santos Serviço de Neurocirurgia. Hospital de Santa Maria. Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte. Lisboa. Portugal.
  • João Lobo Antunes Serviço de Neurocirurgia. Hospital de Santa Maria. Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte. Lisboa. Portugal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.43

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury is a public health problem with significant economic and social impact. Its incidence has increased worldwide at the expense of developing countries and remains as the major cause of morbidity and mortality among young adults. The authors present a general and integrated approach of this pathology contextualizing epidemiological, pathophysiological, clinical and therapeutical aspects.

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Published

2012-07-23

How to Cite

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Oliveira E, Lavrador JP, Santos MM, Lobo Antunes J. Traumatic Brain Injury: Integrated Approach. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2012 Jul. 23 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];25(3):179-92. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/43

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Review Articles