Chronic solvent-induced encephalopathy: course and prognostic factors of neuropsychological functioning.

Evelien van ValenEllie WekkingMoniek van HoutGert van der LaanGerard HagemanFrank van DijkAngela de BoerMirjam Sprangers

Published in: International archives of occupational and environmental health (2018)

Results are in line with previous research on the course of CSE, stating that CSE is a non-progressive disease after cessation of exposure. However, during follow-up the percentage patients with permanent work disability pension increased from 14 to 37%. Preventive action is needed in countries where exposure to organic solvents is still high to prevent new cases of CSE.

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