Plasma D-dimer as a Prognostic Marker in ICU Admitted Egyptian Children with Traumatic Brain Injury

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. This study aimed at evaluation of the D-dimer blood levels as a new marker to predict prognosis and outcome of traumatic brain injuries among children. Materials and Methods: This case control st...

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Main Authors: Hala Mohamed Amin Foaud, John Rene Labib, Hala Gabr Metwally, Khaled Mohamed Abd El -Twab
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4784/9489_CE(Ra)_F(Sh)_PF1(SNAK)_PFA(NC_Sh)_PF2(PAG).pdf