Malignant Post-Vietnam Stress Syndrome revisited.
Malignant Post-Vietnam Stress Syndrome describes a severe form of combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder. We update the concept of Malignant Post-Vietnam Stress Syndrome, considering the effects of repeated severe traumatization, exposure to atrocities, and a variety of comorbid conditions. An illustrative case report demonstrates an interdisciplinary treatment approach, combining case management, brief hospitalizations, symptom-directed use of medications, and supportive psychotherapy.
Lambert
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, Texas, USA.
Hendrickse
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Andrews
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Zelanko
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Fowler
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D019090:Case Management; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D006760:Hospitalization; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011613:Psychotherapy; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014744:Vietnam; D014754:Violence / Q000523:psychology