The Influence of Heavy Metals and Trace Elements on Comatose Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in the First Week of Admission

Purpose. The aim of this study is to investigate the possible role of heavy metals (lead and cadmium) and imbalance of trace elements (chromium, iron, zinc, copper, and manganese) in death among patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Material and Methods. A case-control study was conducted wit...

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Main Authors: Bahia Belatar, Abdallah Elabidi, Malika Barkiyou, Mamoun El Faroudi, Rachid Eljaoudi, Laila Lahlou, Saad Kabbaj, Wajdi Maazouzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Toxicology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7252606
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