Research article summary (published 11 Oct 2009):

Internal carotid artery dissection occurring during intensive practice with Wii video sports games.

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Author information

Author/s: Faivre, A (A); Chapon, F (F); Combaz, X (X); Nicoli, F (F);

Affiliation: Service d'Urgences Neuro-Vasculaires, Pr F Nicoli, Hôpital la Timone, 13385 Marseille cedex 05, France. anthonyfa(-atsign-)wanadoo.fr

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Neurology (Neurology), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Oct; vol 73 (issue 15) : pp 1242-3

Dates: Created 2009/10/13; Completed 2009/11/04;

PMID: 19822875, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/4/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adolescent Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection - complications; etiology Female Humans Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery - complications; etiology

Male Middle Aged Practice (Psychology) Stroke - complications; etiology Video Games - adverse effects

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