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Diaschisis.

J S Meyer·K Obara·K Muramatsu
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Abstract

Following acute, localized lesions of the central nervous system, arising from any cause, there are immediate depressions of neuronal synaptic functions in other areas of the central nervous system remote from the lesion. These remote effects result from deafferentation, a phenomenon known as "diaschisis". After an interval of time, which will vary directly with the severity of the lesion, functional recovery occurs due to synaptic reactivation of neurones. This is favourably influenced by rehabilitation. Diaschisis most commonly manifests itself by such neurological signs as impaired consciousness or cognitive impairments including dementia, dyspraxias, dystaxias, dysphasias, incoordination and sensory neglect. The nature of diaschisis has been demonstrated by widespread depressions of local cerebral blood flow and metabolism extending far beyond the anatomical lesion. Recovery of function is associated with recovery of local perfusion and metabolism.

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J S Meyer, K Obara, K Muramatsu. 1993. Diaschisis.. https://doi.org/10.1080/01616412.1993.11740164

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