Autocannibalism induced by obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep Med. 2017 Sep:37:72-73. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2017.01.017. Epub 2017 Mar 6.

Authors

Shadi Basyuni¹, Tim Quinnell²

Affiliations

¹ University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre, Papworth Hospital, United Kingdom. Electronic address: shadi.basyuni@nhs.net.
² University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Respiratory Support and Sleep Centre, Papworth Hospital, United Kingdom. Electronic address: tim.quinnell@nhs.net.

PMID: 28899543
DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2017.01.017

No abstract available

Keywords: Autocannibalism; Autosarcophagy; Obstructive sleep apnea; Self-cannibalism; Tetraplegia.

Publication types

Case Reports
Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

Cannibalism
Cervical Cord / injuries
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Quadriplegia / complications
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive* / complications
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive* / diagnosis
Spinal Cord Injuries / complications