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Parotidectomy for bulimia: a dissenting view.

S D Rauch1, D B Herzog

  • 1Department of Otology and Laryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston 02114.

American Journal of Otolaryngology
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Bulimia nervosa can cause salivary gland enlargement (sialadenomegaly). Surgery for this condition in bulimia nervosa patients is not recommended due to risks and the disorder's nature.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Psychiatry
  • Eating Disorders

Background:

  • Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge-eating and purging behaviors.
  • Physical symptoms can accompany psychological manifestations, including salivary gland enlargement (sialadenomegaly).
  • Superficial parotidectomy has been suggested for cosmetic correction of sialadenomegaly in bulimia nervosa patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a detailed description of the psychological and behavioral manifestations of bulimia nervosa.
  • To discuss the natural history of bulimia nervosa, focusing on physical symptoms like sialadenomegaly.
  • To evaluate the appropriateness of surgical intervention for parotid gland enlargement in bulimia nervosa.

Main Methods:

  • Review of psychological and behavioral manifestations of bulimia nervosa.
  • Analysis of the natural history and physical symptoms, specifically sialadenomegaly.
  • Evaluation of surgical risks, disorder natural history, and patient psychological state in relation to surgical management.

Main Results:

  • Bulimia nervosa is associated with binge-eating and purging, leading to potential physical symptoms.
  • Benign, persistent enlargement of salivary glands (sialadenomegaly) is a notable otolaryngologic finding in some patients.
  • Surgical management of parotid enlargement in bulimia nervosa patients presents significant considerations.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical management of parotid enlargement in patients with bulimia nervosa is contraindicated.
  • Contraindications include surgical risks, the natural history of bulimia nervosa, and the patient's psychological state.
  • Non-surgical approaches should be prioritized for managing sialadenomegaly associated with bulimia nervosa.

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