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Head injury and coagulation disorders.

J J van der Sande, J J Veltkamp, R J Boekhout-Mussert

    Journal of Neurosurgery
    |September 1, 1978
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    Blunt head injuries can cause disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) more often than expected. Coagulation studies in these patients offer valuable diagnostic and prognostic insights.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Hematology
    • Trauma Medicine

    Background:

    • Blunt head injury can lead to complex physiological responses.
    • Coagulation abnormalities are a potential complication following traumatic brain injury.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate coagulation changes in patients with blunt head injury.
    • To assess the correlation between coagulation status, clinical presentation, and outcomes.
    • To determine the diagnostic and prognostic value of coagulation studies in this patient cohort.

    Main Methods:

    • Coagulation studies including plasma fibrinogen, ethanol gelation test, and fibrin/fibrinogen degradation product concentration were performed.
    • 150 patients admitted after blunt head injury were analyzed.
    • A control group of 26 patients with major fractures but no head injury was included for comparison.

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    Main Results:

    • Abnormal coagulation results were observed in 60 patients, correlating with reduced level of consciousness and neurological signs.
    • Fractures alone were not found to be the primary cause of clotting changes.
    • Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) was confirmed in 12 patients.
    • Elevated fibrin/fibrinogen degradation product concentrations were associated with fatal outcomes.
    • Coagulation abnormalities correlated more strongly with brain tissue destruction than brain compression.

    Conclusions:

    • Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurs more frequently than anticipated in patients with blunt head injury.
    • Coagulation studies possess significant diagnostic and prognostic utility in managing blunt head injury patients.
    • Monitoring coagulation parameters can aid in predicting patient outcomes and guiding treatment strategies.