Preservation of consciousness in a decerebrating head injured patient.

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1990-04-01
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We report a patient whose consciousness was preserved even as she developed decerebration following a head injury. Her brainstem reflexes were normal. A large left frontal haematoma was evacuated. She improved remarkably over the next 2 1/2 years.
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Mahapatra AK, Bhatia R. Preservation of consciousness in a decerebrating head injured patient. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 1990 Apr; 38(4): 305-6
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/94189
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