Citation

Schärli AF, Weber W. Z. Kinderchir. 1981; 33(3): 212-220.

Vernacular Title

Das Schädel-Hirntrauma im Kindesalter- Eine Nachuntersuchung von 600 Fällen.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Hippokrates Verlag)

DOI

10.1055/s-2008-1063122

PMID

7282090

Abstract

A follow-up study of nearly 600 children who had sustained a brain injury of various degree signifies that the prognosis is not as good as is generally assumed. Whereas the initial neurological and psycho-reactive changes may regress in most cases, neurovegetative and psycho-organic disturbances remain frequently. The most prominent finding, however, is the reduced capacity for school-work leading to frequent changes of class and to a reduced expectancy for later profession. The knowledge of these sequelae underlines the urgent need to reinforce all measures to prevent brain injuries in childhood.

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