Damiani Sabino
Italy
Research Article
Prognostic and Diagnostic Value of Clinical Examination and fMRI in the
Evaluation of Patients in a Vegetative State
Author(s): Damiani Sabino, Marvulli Riccardo, Dargenio Maria, Gallo Giulia Alessia, Salvati Andrea, Fiore Pietro and Megna MarisaDamiani Sabino, Marvulli Riccardo, Dargenio Maria, Gallo Giulia Alessia, Salvati Andrea, Fiore Pietro and Megna Marisa
Introduction: Primary focus of research in psychology, neuropsychology and neuroscience within the past few decades understands what consciousness means biologically and psychologically for information present in it that is on determining the neural and psychological correlates of consciousness. This retrospective study evaluated the correlation between clinical examination and neuroradiological imaging in patients with disorder of consciousness (DOC), for predicting the likely outcome of one's current standing. Materials and methods: Six patients (4 men and 2 female) suffered of DOC post-coma, outcome of severe acquired brain injuries were examined in acute phase with brain (scan) CAT (computerized axial tomography) and/ or fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging). After, they were evaluated with electroencephalogram and fMRI. Repeated clinical assessments were conducted with ne.. View More»
