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Updated: 4:15 AM Nov 24, 2009
Mom: Son in Coma Heard Everything for 23 Years
A mother says her son has emerged from what doctors thought was a vegetative state to say he was fully conscious for 23 years but could not respond because he was paralyzed.
Posted: 9:10 PM Nov 23, 2009Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: news@kolotv.com |
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BRUSSELS (AP) - A mother says her son has emerged from what doctors thought was a vegetative state to say he was fully conscious for 23 years but could not respond because he was paralyzed.
Rom Houben had a car crash in 1983 and doctors thought he had sunk into an apparent coma. Still, his family continued to believe their son was conscious and had sought further medical advice.
Dr. Audrey Vanhaudenhuyse said Houben's mother finally met Belgian expert Steven Laureys, who realized that the medical diagnosis for her son was wrong. Laureys then taught Houben how to communicate through a special keyboard.
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As a Grandfather my heart goes out with the Mom. I wish you the best!
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