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[Suicidal neck injury without vital organ damage]
A V Korotkikh1, D A Korotkikh1, D A Nekrasov1
1Regional Clinical Hospital No. 2, Tyumen, Russia.
Khirurgiia
|March 24, 2021
Summary
This case study details a suicidal neck injury caused by scissors, which fortunately did not damage vital organs. Prompt medical intervention and surgical extraction of the foreign object led to an uncomplicated recovery.
Area of Science:
- Traumatology
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgical Case Report
Background:
- Suicidal attempts involving sharp objects can result in severe neck trauma.
- Timely diagnosis and intervention are critical for managing such injuries.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a suicidal neck injury inflicted by scissors.
- The injury, while penetrating, spared vital neck structures.
Findings:
- Diagnostic imaging included X-ray, gastroscopy, bronchoscopy, and Doppler ultrasound.
- Surgical intervention involved foreign body extraction and wound drainage under endotracheal anesthesia.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach in penetrating neck trauma.
- Successful management of suicidal neck injuries without vital organ damage is achievable with prompt medical care.
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