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Last year my nephew was in coma for 2 months, due to lack of oxigen for about 15 min. on the last scanner the doctors said he has cerebral atrofie.
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Cerebral atrophy: Atrophy represents areas of removal of damaged brain tissue. The tissue will be replaced by fluid. It is generally permanent changes in brain structure..
Answered 8/12/2013
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