Indiana Governor Suffers Brain Damage from Stroke

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Indiana Governor Suffers Brain Damage from Stroke
Tue September 9, 2003 04:58 PM ET

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Indiana Gov. Frank O'Bannon suffered some brain damage from a massive stroke and his prognosis for recovery remains uncertain, his doctor said on Tuesday.

"As with nearly every significant stroke, it is certain there has been damage to the brain, but it is still too early to tell the degree of disability or prognosis at the present time," neurosurgeon Wesley Yapor of Northwestern Memorial Hospital said in a statement.

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Doctors performed surgery to relieve pressure on his brain caused by the cerebral hemorrhage and placed him in a drug-induced coma to give his brain time to heal. Damage to his brain was compounded by bruises caused by a fall.

Reflex movements indicated some level of brain damage, but it could range from mild in the form of slurred speech, or severe resulting in more debilitation, Yapor said.

"It is still possible the governor may recover substantial neurological function -- we just do not presently know," he said.

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http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=politicsNews&storyID=3415613

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