Case Report: From behavioral disorder to surgical emergency: a case of intussusception due to pica in an adolescent

This case demonstrates the rarity of intussusception as a surgical complication of pica and highlights the importance of early psychiatric assessment and coordinated multidisciplinary care. The patient's recovery was facilitated by timely psychosocial intervention, with marked improvement following the introduction of CBT.

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Frontiers in Psychiatry
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2025-11-07
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1690213
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Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
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Case Report: From behavioral disorder to surgical emergency: a case of intussusception due to pica in an adolescent

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Case Report: From behavioral disorder to surgical emergency: a case of intussusception due to pica in an adolescent

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This case demonstrates the rarity of intussusception as a surgical complication of pica and highlights the importance of early psychiatric assessment and coordinated multidisciplinary care. The patient's recovery was facilitated by timely psychosocial intervention, with marked improvement following the introduction of CBT.

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Ajman University (AE), City University Ajman (AE), Shaikh Khalifa Medical City (AE), University of Sharjah (AE), Abu Dhabi Health Services (AE), Zayed University (AE)
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