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[Neurosurgical aspects of the apallic problem].

K Kloss, I Mohssenipour

    Zentralblatt Fur Neurochirurgie
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study observed 77 patients with apallic syndrome, finding cerebral contusion to be the main cause. Currently, no methods can predict patient outcomes or the development of this syndrome.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Context:

    • Observational study of 77 patients with apallic syndrome from 1965-1974.
    • Analysis of etiological factors, outcomes, and survival times.
    • Evaluation of nursing costs associated with apallic syndrome management.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the causes and outcomes of apallic syndrome.
    • To assess survival rates and long-term effects.
    • To evaluate the economic impact of managing patients with apallic syndrome.

    Summary:

    • Cerebral contusion was the leading cause (35 patients), followed by skull fractures and hematomas.
    • Outcomes included death (43 patients), spontaneous healing (5), rehabilitation (9), and defect healing (12).
    • Survival varied, with some patients living up to a year or more, while others required long-term nursing care.

    Impact:

    • Apallic syndrome management incurs significant nursing and personnel costs, approximately eight times higher than standard surgical cases.
    • Despite high initial costs, expenditures on drugs and laboratory tests decrease after the first month.
    • No current clinical or instrumental methods can reliably predict recovery or the development of apallic syndrome.

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