Suicide by tapestry needle.
A case of completed suicide committed by a 46-year-old male by inserting a tapestry needle in his heart is described. Scene investigation findings and autopsy examination revealed signs of self-harm efforts as well as punctures at both forearms and the right and left sides of the neck. The deceased caused a penetrating cardiac injury which resulted in cardiac tamponade.
Arslan
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MM
Forensic Medicine, Council Adana Group Administration, Adalet Bakanligi Adli Tip, Kurumu Adana Grup Baskanligi Seyham, Adana, Turkey. mmustafaarslan@yahoo.com
Colkesen
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AY
Akcan
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R
Hilal
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A
Meral
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D
D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology; D049429:Forensic Pathology; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D013405:Suicide; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*