The management of pneumothorax in patients with anorexia nervosa: A case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Of the many body systems adversely affected by severe anorexia nervosa (AN), the pulmonary system is relatively spared. However, in the face of severe malnutrition of AN, the lung may undergo architectural changes that adversely affect its integrity and healing c...

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Main Authors: Gaudiani Jennifer L, Narayanan Vignesh, Biffl Walter L, Mehler Philip S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/4/1/1