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Outcomes from mild and moderate traumatic brain injuries among children and adolescents: A systematic review of studies from 2008-2013

Authors: Lloyd J, Wilson ML, Tenovuo O, Saarijarvi S

Publisher: INFORMA HEALTHCARE

Publication year: 2015

Journal: Brain Injury

Journal name in source: BRAIN INJURY

Journal acronym: BRAIN INJURY

Volume: 29

Issue: 5

First page : 539

Last page: 549

Number of pages: 11

ISSN: 0269-9052

eISSN: 1362-301X

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3109/02699052.2014.1002003

Abstract

Conclusions: The results suggest that not all children with mild or moderate TBI recover without long-term problems. Few studies followed children and adolescents with mild TBIs for extended periods of time, although it is clinically important to monitor patients over time.