Advances on Treatment of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

[Summary] Traumatic brain injury ( TBI ) constitutes a major health and socioeconomic problem throughout the world . Increasing traffic accidents and aging of population promote the incidence of TBI .In patients with severe TBI mortality and disability rates are higher .And survivors may suffer physical activity , cognitive and psychological problems due to trauma , leading to shortened life span and higher risk of death than general population .They are also facing with long-term care and rehabilitation .This article reviewed the status and limitations on treatment of severe traumatic brain injury and its clinical significance .