FDG PET scan PVS full stage. Indication: Brain metabolism 10 months after insult. L.D., female, 66 years: PVS full stage following intraoperative cardiac arrest September 2001. Despite immediate resuscitation severe cerebral hypoxemia, massive dehydratation and electrolyte imbalance; postoperative coma. Begin of early neurosurgical rehabilitation 2001/04/25.MRT of the brain (2001.05.07): Massive cortical and subcortical brain atrophy with dilated ventricles (normal intracranial pressure) following cardiac arrest and resuscitation.