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Massive gastric dilatation after a single binge in an anorectic woman
Author(s) -
Barada Kassem A.,
Azar Cecilio R.,
AlKutoubi Aghiad O.,
Harb Rami S.,
Hazimeh Youssef M.,
Abbas Jaber S.,
Khani Munir K.,
Alamin Hassen A.
Publication year - 2006
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/eat.20211
Subject(s) - anorectic , binge eating , medicine , psychology , gastric banding , developmental psychology , psychotherapist , gastric bypass , weight loss , obesity , food intake
Objective Massive gastric dilatation is a very serious condition that is extremely rare in patients with no history of gastrointestinal disease. Several cases have been reported in patients with eating disorders, particularly after a binge. We report here the case of a young woman who developed severe gastric dilatation after a single binge. Methods A computed tomographic (CT) scan of the abdomen was done and a psychiatric evaluation was performed. Results The diagnosis of acute gastric dilatation was confirmed and superior mesenteric artery syndrome was excluded. The patient responded to nasogastric drainage and bowel rest. She was also found to have situational anxiety and depressive symptoms as well as a nonspecified eating disorder. Conclusion This case illustrates the serious sequel of even a single binge in any patient with abnormal dietary habits, and demonstrates the useful role of the CT scan in the diagnosis. © 2005 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc.