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Recurrent subcutaneous emphysema as a consequence of bulimia nervosa

  1. John M. McCurdy MD,
  2. Courtney E. McKenzie MD,
  3. Rif S. El-Mallakh MD*

Article first published online: 17 AUG 2012

DOI: 10.1002/eat.22044

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International Journal of Eating Disorders

International Journal of Eating Disorders

Volume 46, Issue 1, pages 92–94, January 2013

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McCurdy, J. M., McKenzie, C. E. and El-Mallakh, R. S. (2013), Recurrent subcutaneous emphysema as a consequence of bulimia nervosa. Int. J. Eat. Disord., 46: 92–94. doi: 10.1002/eat.22044

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  1. Mood Disorders Research Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky

*Director, Mood Disorders Research Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Louisville School of Medicine, MedCenter One, 501 East Broadway, Suite 340, Louisville, KY 40202

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 11 DEC 2012
  2. Article first published online: 17 AUG 2012
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 24 JUN 2012

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