J Neurosurg Sci
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The Authors have studied five coagulation parameters (platelets count, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, fibrinogen and fibrinogen degradation products) in 60 head traumatized patients. These parameters were alterated in a high percentage of patients. ⋯ DIC could be an important factor of mortality in the head traumatized patients. So coagulation system must be carefully evaluated in any patient with head injury.