title: 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.affiliation: Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. urschelj@fhs.mcmaster.ca
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Urschel
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Bennett
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000523:psychology*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology