Eating disorders in the female patient: pathophysiology and treatment strategies.
Eating disorders are common in girls and women. Two common eating disorders--anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa--have significant medical complications. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons must be cognizant of the signs, symptoms, and medical consequences of these disorders. The increased incidence of these diseases has implications in the surgical management the oral and maxillofacial surgery patient. A review of the literature and guidelines in the perioperative management of these surgical patients are presented in this article.
Miranda
Gayle Tutone
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Veterans Administration New York Harbor Healthcare System, 423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010, USA.
Karlis
Vasiliki
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D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D052018:Bulimia Nervosa / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D012737:Sex Factors; D015431:Weight Loss