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Physiogenesis and Psychogenesis in the ‘Post-Concussional Syndrome’

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

W. A. Lishman
W. A. Lishman*
Affiliation:
Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AF
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Abstract

The aetiological factors relevant to the development of post-concussional symptoms are reviewed. From the numerous studies carried out to date, it would appear that both physiogenic and psychogenic influences are important in their genesis. However, where mild-to-moderate injuries are concerned, organic factors are chiefly relevant in the earlier stages, whereas long-continued symptoms are perpetuated by secondary neurotic developments, often of a complex nature.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 153 , Issue 4 , October 1988 , pp. 460 - 469
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1988 

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