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Reversible Hyperintense T2 MRI Lesions of Basal Ganglia After an Electrical Injury elec. inj.

By: Sahiner T, Kurt T, Bir LS, Oguzhanoglu A, Akalin O, Celiker A, Ozdemir F

Published in: Burns 2002; 28 (6): 607-608

Patients

One adult, Turkey

Endpoint

muscle paralysis

cortical vision loss, brain hypo-perfusion

cardiovascular effects: cardiac failure

Exposure

electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage < 1 kV AC, personal

inhouse wiring

current entry and exit points: not specified