Self-amputation and restitution

George W. DeMuth; James J. Strain; Alice Lombardo-Maher

doi:10.1016/0163-8343(83)90039-7

Self-amputation and restitution

George W. DeMuth
, James J. Strain
, Alice Lombardo-Maher

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	25-29
Number of pages	5
Journal	General Hospital Psychiatry
Volume	5
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0163-8343(83)90039-7
State	Published - Apr 1983

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