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KMID : 0376619930180030172
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Seoul Journal of Psychiatry
1993 Volume.18 No. 3 p.172 ~ p.179
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Improvement in Postamputation phantom Limb Pain during Psychiatric Consultation: Report of Two Cases
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김선아
김학룡/김용철/김태환/김용민/유문집/정필현
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Abstract
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Phantom pain phenomenon is a relatively common sequelae of limb amputation that may result in significant psychological and physical morbidity Most of the previous clinical experiences suggested that pathoneurophysiological and psychological
mechanisma
underlay the development of phantom limb pain
The incidence of phantom limb pain following amputation was relatively high Various treatments have been recommended in the management of phantom pain, but there were few unique curative interventions.
The authors experienced two patients with phantom limb pain following right above-knee amputation. They were consulted to psychiatric department and treated with psychotherapy and psychotropic medications The case histories of two patients
described and
the approach to management and prevention of phantom limb pain is briefly reviewed.
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