Prolonged Starvation—A Dangerous Procedure
J. Runcie, T. J. Thomson
BMJ·1970·31 citations
<jats:p>Experience with 18 obese patients who have undergone prolonged (60 days) therapeutic starvation shows that in general this is a safe procedure, but there are significant associated hazards, particularly a breakdown in electrolyte homoeostasis. The need for close biochemical control of such patients is stressed.</jats:p>