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Table 4 Clinical outcome according to Glasgow Outcome scale

From: The lateral supraorbital approach, doable and cosmetic access to anterior skull base

Grade

Description

No.

5

Good recovery: resumption of normal life despite minor deficits, return to work

40

4

Moderate disability(disabled but independent) travel by public transportation, can work in sheltered setting (exceeds mere ability to perform activities of daily living)

6

3

Severe disability(conscious but disabled): dependent for daily support (may be institutionalized but this is not a criteria)

1

2

Persistent vegetative state: unresponsive and speechless, after 2–3 weeks may open eyes and have sleep/wake cycles

1

1

Death

2