Anorexia nervosa with massive pulmonary air leak and extraordinary propagation

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.

Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders - February 6, 2017 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Authors: V. M. Jensen, R. K. St øving, P. E. Andersen Tags: CLINICAL CASE REPORT Source Type: research