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Sharp neck injuries in suicidal intention.

Damien Biétry1, Aristomenis Exadaktylos2, Thomas Müller3

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Inselspital, University of Bern, 3010, Bern, Switzerland. damien.bietry@insel.ch.

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
|December 29, 2014
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Sharp neck injuries from suicide attempts require immediate medical and surgical care. An interdisciplinary approach involving psychiatric assessment significantly reduces mortality and morbidity in these critical emergency cases.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Sharp neck injuries are a critical emergency, often self-inflicted with suicidal intent.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for managing these severe cases.
  • Understanding the clinical course and outcomes is vital for improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical evolution of sharp neck injuries in patients with suicidal intention.
  • To analyze treatment strategies and patient outcomes over a ten-year period.
  • To compare institutional findings with existing medical literature.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patient records from 2000 to 2010.
  • Inclusion of 36 cases of sharp neck injuries with suicidal intent.
Keywords:
CuttingNeck injuriesSharp injuryStabbingSuicide

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  • Review of injury types, surgical interventions, and psychiatric assessments.

    • Main Results:

    • 36 cases identified (10 female, 26 male); 16 superficial, 20 profound injuries.
    • Head and Neck surgeon involvement in 22 cases; surgical exploration in 19.
    • Injuries included tracheal (1), laryngeal (5), pharyngeal (3), and vascular (3); low mortality (1 death).

    Conclusions:

    • Interdisciplinary management (medical, surgical, psychiatric) is crucial for sharp neck injuries.
    • Prompt emergency assessment and treatment lead to favorable outcomes with low mortality and morbidity.
    • Effective psychiatric intervention is integral to the comprehensive care of these patients.