Life expectancy for children with cerebral palsy a... [NeuroRehabilitation. 2003] - Pub... - 0 views
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Lee Vander Loop on 04 Jan 11PubMed Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To thoroughly examine the literature dealing with life expectancy in children with cerebral palsy and mental retardation. This review paper comprehensively reviews the literature relating to survival in children with cerebral palsy and developmental disability. CONCLUSIONS: Literature review definitively shows that children with CP and DD have a diminished life expectancy, which can be assessed based on simple clinical examination findings.