Poor outcome in frail elderly patient after severe TBI.

Martin W HerklotsMichael KroonGerwin RoksAnnemarie OldenbeuvingGuus Geurt Schoonman

Published in: Brain injury (2022)

Frailty has a significant impact on outcome in elderly with severe TBI. There is a higher mortality in the frail elderly and there is less recovery after TBI.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
traumatic brain injury
middle aged
severe traumatic brain injury
mild traumatic brain injury
early onset
case report
cardiovascular events
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cardiovascular disease