| Unusual suicides with band saws: two case reports and a literature review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19019591 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Suicides or suicide attempts with power saws (band, circular or chain saws) are rather rare events and only a few case reports exist in the forensic literature. The use of a band saw, in particular, has been extremely rare in cases of suicide. We report two cases of suicide that occurred in the same suburban area, three years apart. In each case, the victim was a carpenter and had a history of psychiatric disorder and/or of prior suicide attempts. We summarize the findings of the death scene investigations, the pertinent autopsy findings, and also summarize the world literature pertaining to suicide committed with power saws. |
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Authors:
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Fatma Gloulou; Mohamed Allouche; Mehdi Ben Khelil; Olfa Bekir; Ahmed Banasr; Mongi Zhioua; Moncef Hamdoun |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2008-11-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Forensic science international Volume: 183 ISSN: 1872-6283 ISO Abbreviation: Forensic Sci. Int. Publication Date: 2009 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-12 Completed Date: 2009-05-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7902034 Medline TA: Forensic Sci Int Country: Ireland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: e7-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Service de Médecine Légale de Tunis, Hôpital Charles Nicolle, 138 Boulevard du 9 avril 1938, Tunis 1006, Tunisia. fgloulou@yahoo.fr |
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Adult Construction Materials* Forensic Pathology Head Injuries, Penetrating / pathology* Humans Male Middle Aged Neck Injuries / pathology* Schizophrenic Psychology Suicide* Wounds, Penetrating / pathology* |
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