Head injuries in the elderly
- 1 January 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Brain Injury
- Vol. 9 (2), 187-194
- https://doi.org/10.3109/02699059509008191
Abstract
Two hundred and sixty-three consecutive head-injured patients aged over 65 years, admitted to a neurosurgical service, are reported. In contrast to younger age group the main cause was falls concomitant with a high rate of cardiovascular pre-existing disorders. The distribution of causes and grim results justify, in our opinion, regarding head injury in the elderly as a distinct entity requiring special surgical, medical, organizational and ethical considerations.Keywords
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