Malignant Post-Vietnam Stress Syndrome revisited

J Nerv Ment Dis. 1996 Jun;184(6):354-7. doi: 10.1097/00005053-199606000-00004.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Case Management
  • Combat Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Combat Disorders / psychology
  • Combat Disorders / therapy
  • Comorbidity
  • Hospitalization
  • Hospitals, Psychiatric
  • Humans
  • Length of Stay
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Care Team
  • Psychotherapy
  • Terminology as Topic
  • Vietnam
  • Violence / psychology