Citation

Marc B, Baudry F, Zerrouki L, Ghaith A, Garnier M. Am. J. Forensic Med. Pathol. 2000; 21(3): 270-272.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/00000433-200009000-00018

PMID

10990291

Abstract

A very rare case of suicide by stab wound of a fistula for hemodialysis access in an elderly woman is reported. The incidence of suicide attempts in people undergoing hemodialysis is well known. Nevertheless, suicide means do not usually include stab wounds of the arteriovenous access. Various pattern differences between homicidal and suicidal stab wounds, characteristics of suicide in the elderly, and approaches to the investigation of such cases are briefly discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

*Suicide; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Arm Injuries/*pathology; Arteriovenous Fistula; Autopsy; Catheters, Indwelling; Female; Humans; Renal Dialysis; Shock/etiology/*pathology; Wounds, Stab/complications/*pathology