Self-inflicted pneumothoraces

Authors
Urschel, JD Miller, JD Bennett, WF
Citation
Jd. Urschel et al., Self-inflicted pneumothoraces, ANN THORAC, 72(1), 2001, pp. 280-281
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
280 - 281
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200107)72:1<280:SP>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
Self-inflicted pneumothoraces are rare manifestations of psychiatric illnes s. Two patients with self-inflicted pneumothoraces are reported, and the ty pical clinical features of factitious disorders are described. If thoracic surgeons are aware of these conditions, inappropriate surgery-and poor outc omes-can be avoided. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.