[MRI in coma survivors]

Rev Med Liege. 2009:64 Spec No:42-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Traumatic and non-traumatic brain injured disorders of consciousness patients are still challenging for diagnosis, prognosis, ethical and socio-economic reasons. Currently, there remains a high rate of misdiagnosis of the vegetative state (Schnakers, et al. 2009). Recent advances in MRI techniques (diffusion tensor, magnetic resonance spectroscopy and functional imaging) provide data that could improve the diagnostic and prognostic evaluation and management of these patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Brain / pathology*
  • Coma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Prognosis
  • Survivors