Incidence and predictors of early posttraumatic seizures among patients with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury in Northwest Ethiopia: an institution-based prospective study

Incidence and predictors of early posttraumatic seizures among patients with moderate or severe traumatic brain injury in Northwest Ethiopia: an institution-based prospective study

Abstract Background Early posttraumatic seizure (PTS) is a well-known complication of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can induce the development of secondary brain injuries, including increased intracranial pressure, brain death, and metabolic crisis which may result in worse outcomes. It is also...

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Main Authors: Nega Dagnew Baye, Fikadie Dagnew Baye, Assefa Agegnehu Teshome, Atalo Agimas Ayenew, Anmut Tilahun Mulu, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Zelalem Tilahun Muche
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Traumatic brain injury
Seizures
Incidence
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-024-03536-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-024-03536-z

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