The van Gogh Syndrome: An Unusual Case of Polysurgical Addiction
HARRY S. ABRAM M.D.1
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Va.
This paper describes a bizarre case of a polysurgical addict and discusses the psychological and surgical aspects. The concept of polysurgical addiction as described by Menninger remains a valid one and as seen in this report at times presents itself in surprising forms.
