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Closed head trauma and aphasia.

K M Heilman, A Safran, N Geschwind

    Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
    |June 1, 1971
    PubMed
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    Closed head trauma frequently causes anomic aphasia, often with other cognitive deficits. Recovery from this brain injury-induced aphasia varies significantly.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Neuroscience
    • Speech-Language Pathology

    Background:

    • Closed head trauma is a common cause of brain injury.
    • Aphasia, a language disorder, can result from traumatic brain injury.
    • Understanding the specific types and patterns of aphasia post-injury is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between closed head trauma and aphasia.
    • To identify the most common types of aphasia following head injuries.
    • To determine the brain regions associated with aphasia after trauma.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study design.
    • Analysis of patients with closed head trauma.
    • Assessment of language function and identification of aphasia types.

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    Main Results:

    • Anomic aphasia was the most frequent type observed.
    • Wernicke's aphasia was the second most common type.
    • Right orbitofrontal and left temporoparietal regions were implicated in aphasia development.
    • Prognosis for recovery was highly variable.

    Conclusions:

    • Closed head injuries frequently lead to anomic aphasia, often accompanied by other higher cortical dysfunctions.
    • Specific brain regions, including the right orbitofrontal and left temporoparietal areas, are associated with aphasia after head trauma.
    • The recovery outlook for aphasia post-head injury is unpredictable.