Abdominal Self-Stabbing: An Uncommon Type of Sharp Abdominal Trauma.
Case Rep Emerg Med 2021;
2021:9917040. [PMID:
34336309 PMCID:
PMC8321754 DOI:
10.1155/2021/9917040]
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Abstract
Abdominal self-stabbing, a type of sharp abdominal trauma, is a rare form of attempted suicide. Such cases are not commonly seen in the emergency department, but a prompt and well-reasoned decision is essential in the management of these patients. We report a case of a SI-ASW and a literature review to show the management of the aforementioned condition.
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