Sequelae after Application of High-Intensity X-Radiation to the Head of Rabbits

Abstract
The heads of 28 rabbits were exposed to X-radiation; the total dose delivered to the brain was 12.5 kr. In the sequelae, developing rapidly after exposure, several distinct phases could be recognized[long dash]latent or prodromal period, convulsive phase, somnolent phase, ataxic phase, and death (mean survival time, 2.5 days). The most outstanding features of the convulsive phase were repeated epileptoid seizures; the characteristic symptoms of the ataxic phase were severe disturbances of posture, equilibrium, and movements.

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