Abdominal Self-Stabbing: An Uncommon Type of Sharp Abdominal Trauma

Andrija Karačić; Borna Vojvodić

doi:10.1155/2021/9917040

Abdominal Self-Stabbing: An Uncommon Type of Sharp Abdominal Trauma

Case Rep Emerg Med. 2021 Jul 21:2021:9917040. doi: 10.1155/2021/9917040. eCollection 2021.

Authors

Andrija Karačić¹, Borna Vojvodić²

Affiliations

¹ Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Sveti Duh, Sveti Duh, 64 Zagreb, Croatia.
² School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Šalata 3, Zagreb, Croatia.

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.

Publication types

Case Reports