Anorexia Nervousa Following A Pharyngeal Flap Operation

Authors

Robert E. Zaworski

Keywords:

Pharyngeal flap, velopharyngeal incompetence, anorexia nervosa

Abstract

A 15—year—old-female with developmental problems underwent an uncomplicated superiorly based pharyngeal flap operation for velopharyngeal incompetence. Postoper-atively she developed anorexia nervosa resulting in severe electrolyte imbalance with weight loss necessitating prolonged hospitalization and intense psychiatric counseling.

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Published

1981-07-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 3 (1981): July 1981

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