Citation

Ginies JL, Goulet O, Champion G, Larchet M, Granry JC, Coupris L, Fékété C, Ricour C, Limal JM. Arch. Fr. Pediatr. 1989; 46(4): 267-269.

Vernacular Title

Syndrome de Munchausen par procuration et pseudo-obstruction intestinale

Affiliation

l'Hôpital d'Enfants, Centre Robert-Debré, CHU, Angers.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Editions Techniques)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2751396

Abstract

A case of intestinal pseudo-obstruction in a 4 1/2 year-old boy is reported. All etiologic investigations remained negative. Management successively required continuous enteral feeding, ileostomy then total parental nutrition. The proof of a chronic barbiturate intoxication, induced by the mother, was made only after 2 1/2 years of follow-up, when the patient was in a critical condition. Separation of the child from his family led to complete disappearance of symptoms within a few days.

Language: fr