Self-inflicted pneumothoraces

Abstract

Self-inflicted pneumothoraces are rare manifestations of psychiatric illness. Two patients with self-inflicted pneumothoraces are reported, and the typical clinical features of factitious disorders are described. If thoracic surgeons are aware of these conditions, inappropriate surgery- and poor outcomes-can be avoided.

Authors

Urschel JD; Miller JD; Bennett WF

Journal

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol. 72, No. 1, pp. 280–281

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

January 1, 2001

DOI

10.1016/s0003-4975(00)02529-7

ISSN

0003-4975

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John Douglas Miller

Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Health Sciences

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