Assessment and Treatment of Postconcussion Syndrome

뇌진탕증후군의 평가와 치료

  • Rho, Seung Ho (Department of Neuropsychiatry, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University)
  • 노승호 (원광대학교 의과대학 신경정신과학교실)
  • Published : 1995.12.25

Abstract

The Neuropsychiatric assessment and management of postconcussion syndrome(PCS), the most prevalent and controversial neuropsychiatric sequelae of traumatic brain injury, were reviewed. First, the definition and general concept of postconcussion syndrome Were summerized. This summary was followed by an overview of the clinical manifestation including cognitive, somatic, and behavioral components of PCS. Next, neuropsychological findings related to PCS were presented. Finally, the treatment issues including psychotherapy and pharamacotherapy were briefly summerized.

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