IJEDO | Italian Journal of Eating Disorders and Obesity

Clinical cases
Delayed Mid-to-Distal Esophageal Perforation as a Rare Long-Term Complication of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: A Case Report
Obesity is a chronic, multifactorial condition associated with a wide range of comorbidities, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality. These include type 2 diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemia, and peripheral artery disease. In recent years, the global prevalence of obesity has risen dramatically, contributing to an increased utilization of bariatric surgery.
Alberto Gorla, Paolo Geretto, Luca Cortese, Dario Ribero, Andrea Denegri
IJEDO 2026;8:12-16 | doi:10.32044/ijedo.2026.02
Published: 3 Marzo 2026
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Integrating Physical Rehabilitation with Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Eating Disorders: The Villa Garda Approach
Eating disorders present unique challenges in physical rehabilitation due to the complex interplay between malnutrition-related physical impairments and psychological factors that maintain pathological exercise behaviors. This paper describes therapeutic procedures for integrating physical rehabilitation within an enhanced cognitive behavior therapy (CBT-E) framework for patients with eating disorders in a specialized inpatient setting.
Soave Fabio
IJEDO 2026;8:1-11 | doi:10.32044/ijedo.2026.01
Published: 12 Febbraio 2026
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Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders: Research Recommendations to Improve Future Studies
Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) is a transdiagnostic treatment that targets the psychopathology of eating disorders. Although CBT-E has demonstrated efficacy across multiple populations and settings, recent meta-analyses have reported mixed results, partly due to variations in study quality, therapist competence, and treatment fidelity. This paper critically reviews current research on CBT-E and proposes methodological recommendations to enhance the rigor and validity of future studies.
Dalle Grave Riccardo, Calugi Simona
IJEDO 2025;7:41-48 | doi:10.32044/ijedo.2025.04
Published: 22 Dicembre 2025
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Commentary
From Division to Dialogue: Uniting Paradigms to Advance Obesity and Eating Disorder Treatment
Obesity is one of the most complex and multifaceted public health challenges of our time. But what, precisely, is obesity? Is it a numerical threshold? A chronic disease? A consequence of dysfunctional food systems? Or a socially constructed category imbued with stigma and blame toward individuals living in larger bodies? These questions are not merely academic—they shape how bodies are assessed, treated, and judged in clinical and social contexts, including in the field of eating disorders.
Dalle Grave Riccardo
IJEDO 2025;7:31-40 | doi:10.32044/ijedo.2025.03
Published: 11 Giugno 2025
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The use of virtual reality for the treatment of anxiety states in pediatric patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. A pilot study*.
Eating and nutrition disorders (ED) are complex psychological conditions characterized by a dysfunctional relationship with food and one’s body image. Of these, anorexia nervosa appears to be the most severe form, characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and subsequent extreme food restriction, which can even lead to death.
Righetti Pier Luigi, Ballarini Michela, Grimaldi Floriana, Livio Ecclesio Luca, Longo Silvia, Nizzoli Umberto, Righetti Jacopo Maria, Calvo Vincenzo, Zuin Massimo
IJEDO 2025;7:17-30 | doi:10.32044/ijedo.2025.02
Published: 12 Maggio 2025
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Delayed Mid-to-Distal Esophageal Perforation as a Rare Long-Term Complication of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: A Case Report

Integrating Physical Rehabilitation with Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Eating Disorders: The Villa Garda Approach

Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders: Research Recommendations to Improve Future Studies

From Division to Dialogue: Uniting Paradigms to Advance Obesity and Eating Disorder Treatment

The use of virtual reality for the treatment of anxiety states in pediatric patients diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. A pilot study*.