Self-amputation and restitution

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

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Abstract

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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)25-29
Number of pages5
JournalGeneral Hospital Psychiatry
Volume5
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1983

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