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  • Title: Chronic 'locked-in' syndrome: psychological study of a case.
    Author: Cappa SF, Pirovano C, Vignolo LA.
    Journal: Eur Neurol; 1985; 24(2):107-11. PubMed ID: 3156744.
    Abstract:
    We describe a 31-year-old man who has been living in a 'locked-in' condition for the past 12 years. Extensive testing, using both the patient's residual eye movements and a writing apparatus, showed preserved cognitive abilities in spite of the long-standing de-efferentation. The emotional consequences of this condition are discussed in relation with the results of personality testing.
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