Electronystagmographic Findings Following Traumatic Apallic Syndrome

Abstract

For several reasons it appeared to be of interest to carry out electronystagmographic investigations in patients who had displayed a traumatic apallic syndrome. It is known from the clinical signs of this condition that there are functional disturbances in the optovestibular system during the traumatic apallic syndrome. So far, no reports have been published on systematic electronystagmographic examinations in such cases. It also seemed worthwhile to investigate the question of whether or not the electronystagmogram can provide an accessory parameter in evaluating the severity and prognosis of the clinical condition.