Retrospective study highlights the prevalence of TBI in patients, with implications for neurosurgical intervention rates.
Head injury with subsequent Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major source of morbidity and mortality and presents a challenge. A retrospective study was conducted on patients hospitalized to the Department of Surgery having traumatic brain damage that ranges from moderate to severe (GCS <12/15). In all, 1291 individuals participated, 411 had moderate head injuries (9/15 GCS score) and 240 had a severe brain injury (GCS score of less than 8/15). It was noted that neurosurgical intervention was necessary for less than 32% of patients in an emergency.
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