Abstract
19 cases of partial or complete ponto-medullary avulsion are reported. This type of damage seems to be produced by severe hyperextension of the head on the neck with or without an additional rotational component.
MeSH terms
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Acceleration / adverse effects
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Accidents, Traffic
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Medulla Oblongata / injuries*
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Medulla Oblongata / pathology
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Middle Aged
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Neck Injuries*
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Pons / injuries*
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Pons / pathology
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Rotation