Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
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Paediatric traumatic brain injury (pTBI) is one of the most frequent neurological presentations encountered in emergency departments worldwide. Every year, more than 200,000 American children suffer pTBIs, many of which lead to long-term damage. ⋯ The currently available evidence may support a beneficial role of DC in controlling ICP and improving long-term outcomes.