Adaptability of "Management of Really Sick Patients with Anorexia Nervosa" (MARSIPAN) for extreme anorexia nervosa in a developing country: A case report.

OBJECTIVE

For the management of patients with severe eating disorders, coordinated collaboration between a multidisciplinary team is imperative. Ideally, these cases should be treated in a specialized eating disorder unit (SEDU).

METHOD: This case report highlights the use of an integrated approach based on "Management of Really Sick Patients with Anorexia Nervosa" report in managing a case of extreme anorexia nervosa where a SEDU is unavailable.

RESULT: In this case, early psychiatric team support is key in the patient's path to recovery.

PRACTICE IMPLICATION: This highlights the importance of having a SEDU and staff trained in eating disorder.