DISCUSSION: We present a case of bowel obstruction and ischemia secondary to paper pica. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

This study quantified the overall effect size by examining treatment data from all patients seen for treatment of pica at an intensive day-treatment clinical setting (n = 11), irrespective of treatment success. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The etiology of this eating disorder is unknown but it often is associated with subclinical mineral deficiencies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Keywords: Complications ;, Etiology ;, Pica ;, Prevalence ;, Therapy. Plan © 2003 Elsevier Masson SAS. Tous droits réservés. [em-consulte.com]

SEARCH STRATEGY: PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Google Scholar were searched from inception to February 2014 using the keywords pica, prevalence, and epidemiology. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Epidemiology of pica Pica is one of the most dangerous self-destructive behaviours of people with mental disorders. [revistanefrologia.com]

The pathophysiology, histology, and characteristics of this entity are presented, and emphasis is placed on clinical suspicion in patients with psychiatric history. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 9. Updated by: Fred K. [medlineplus.gov]

Pathophysiological aspects of pica in chronic kidney disease Anaemia Anaemia is a common complication of CKD and is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, morbidity and mortality, particularly in the dialysis population. [revistanefrologia.com]

Our hope is that children with pica will receive early intervention to prevent pica from developing into life-threatening behavior. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]