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Spontaneous rupture of the stomach: A complication of bulimia
Author(s) -
Breslow Michael,
Yates Alayne,
Shisslak Catherine
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
international journal of eating disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.785
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1098-108X
pISSN - 0276-3478
DOI - 10.1002/1098-108x(198601)5:1<137::aid-eat2260050113>3.0.co;2-v
Subject(s) - stomach , complication , psychology , medicine , gastroenterology
Spontaneous rupture of the stomach is an uncommon and often lethal con‐ dition. Although it has never before been attributed to bulimia, a number of previously reported cases have occurred in women who have eaten heavily. A case is presented in which rupture of the stomach clearly followed bingeing in a bulimic patient. The mechanism by which this could occur and the ram‐ ifications for treatment are discussed.