[MRI in coma survivors].
Traumatic and non-traumatic brain injured disorders of consciousness patients are still challenging for diagnosis, prognosis, ethical and socio-economic reasons. Currently, there remains a high rate of misdiagnosis of the vegetative state (Schnakers, et al. 2009). Recent advances in MRI techniques (diffusion tensor, magnetic resonance spectroscopy and functional imaging) provide data that could improve the diagnostic and prognostic evaluation and management of these patients.
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Coma Science Group, Centre de Recherches du Cyclotron, Université de Liège, Liège, Belgique.
Vanhaudenhuyse
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Bruno
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Boly
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Soddu
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Laureys
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Moonen
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D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D003128:Coma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D011379:Prognosis; D017741:Survivors