Citation

Lambert MT, Hendrickse W, Andrews R, Zelanko J, Fowler DR. J. Nerv. Ment. Dis. 1996; 184(6): 354-357.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, Texas, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8642384

Abstract

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.

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