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Review

  • Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry
  • Volume 2(2); 1995
  • Article

Review

Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry 1995;2(2):186-92. Published online: Feb, 1, 1995

Assessment and Treatment of Postconcussion Syndrome

  • Seung Ho Rho, MD
    Department of Neuropsychiatry, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iri, Korea
Abstract

The Neuropsyciatric 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.

Keywords Traumatic brain injury;Closed head injury;Mild head injury;Postconcussion syndrome.