[FITZ]

I think it was an ischemic event --- I would still question whether her skull is really a fluid filled cavity as that doctor said. I would guess that some or many neurons did die and portions of her brain could be atrophied. Many circuits could be shut off forever. I would never think she could ever be "good as new" or anything close. But maybe her family isn't wrong about her having some cognitive response.

[secretagent]

I share the family's hope that therapy can help Terri.

I would still question whether her skull is really a fluid filled cavity as that doctor said.

Cranford reported areas with fluid, not the whole skull. Brain parts die, then fill with cerebrospinal fluid.

The doctors seem to disagree as to whether Terri has a small bit of cortex left or none, and whether that little bit of cortex could aid in rehab.

No harm in trying, except if "the prisoner within" wants to die. But Terri's resistance to infections argues for life, not against.