Self-amputation and restitution.
This paper reports two cases of psychotically induced self-amputation of the hand, and discusses the psychological issues for the patient and staff involved in replantation and adaptation. The psychiatrist's role in facilitating patients' and staffs' utilization of restorative innovative techniques is also addressed.
D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D002369:Castration / Q000523:psychology; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D011570:Psychiatry; D012092:Replantation / Q000523:psychology*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications*; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000628:therapy*