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.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Brain Concussion / etiology
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Brain Concussion / mortality
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Brain Concussion / rehabilitation
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Brain Damage, Chronic / etiology*
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Brain Damage, Chronic / mortality
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Brain Damage, Chronic / rehabilitation
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Brain Injuries / etiology*
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Brain Injuries / mortality
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Brain Injuries / rehabilitation
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Disability Evaluation
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Prospective Studies
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Rehabilitation Centers
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Retrospective Studies
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Survival Rate
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Treatment Outcome