Prise en charge de l'anorexie mentale de l'adolescent quand le pronostic vital est engagé

Abstract: Child and adolescent anorexia nervosa is now recognised as multi-etiological pathology. Despite the level of understanding, death rate is still important. The aim of this paper is to describe clinical experience with anorectic adolescents when the risk of death is extremely strong. Through the description of a case report we underline the importance of psychodynamic understanding. It is an helpful instrument in the choice of therapeutical interventions. We present a theorical point of view and the subsequent practical results. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]