作者: W. Huw Williams , Seb Potter , Helen J. Ryland , Philip Yates , James Tonks
DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-87887-4_3
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摘要: The effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) typically resolve within days or weeks. However, a significant group patients can report Persistent Concussional Symptoms (PCS). They may range symptoms weeks, months and years post-injury. This review presents an overview the pathogenesis, diagnosis treatment options for mTBI PCS, in adults children. At early phases, post-injury, there are associations between neurological signs symptoms, neuropsychological functions self-reported symptoms. over time, such become less coherent, psychological issues particularly relevant. Post-traumatic stress factors appear important. We provide biopsychosocial framework which that predict be understood. An accurate is critical appropriate management at various points