| Literature DB >> 28170116 |
V M Jensen1, R K Støving2, P E Andersen3.
Abstract
A rare case combining pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, pneumoperitoneum, pneumorrhachis, air in retroperitoneum and extensive subcutaneous emphysema simultaneously in a severely anorectic male with BMI 9.2 (22.8 kg) and multiple vomitings is presented. This unusual condition was treated successfully with conservative medical approach in a specialized somatic unit for anorexia nervosa.Entities:
Keywords: Macklin effect; anorexia nervosa; pneumomediastinum; pneumopericardium; pneumoperitoneum; pneumoretroperitoneum; pneumorrhachis; pneumothorax; subcutaneous emphysema
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Year: 2017 PMID： 28170116 DOI： 10.1002/eat.22674
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Eat Disord ISSN： 0276-3478 Impact factor: 4.861