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Bulimia nervosa with enema abuse: A preliminary analysis based on four case reports
Author(s) -
Coovert Dale Lee,
Powers Pauline S.
Publication year - 1988
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(198809)7:5<697::aid-eat2260070515>3.0.co;2-5
Subject(s) - bulimia nervosa , psychology , psychiatry , enema , child abuse , clinical psychology , psychotherapist , medicine , eating disorders , poison control , suicide prevention , medical emergency , gastroenterology
Four cases of bulimia nervosa characterized by enema abuse as a means of purging are described and summarized. A brief overview of this variant form of bulimia nervosa follows, along with suggestions for clinicians who may encounter such cases.