Citation

Gali BM, Na'aya HU, Adamu S. Niger. J. Med. 2004; 13(4): 407-409.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15523871

Abstract

BACKGROUND: We present two patients to highlight an emerging trend of suicide attempts presenting to the surgeons with penetrating abdominal injuries found to be HIV/AIDS related.
METHODS: The two patients were managed at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in the year 2003. Both patients presented as emergencies with penetrating abdominal injuries and were resuscitated followed by clinical evaluation and laparotomy.
RESULTS: Both patients had visceral injuries that were repaired at laparotomy and were both confirmed HIV positive.
CONCLUSION: There is an emerging trend of suicide attempts in HIV/AIDS patients and the need to determine the suicide pattern that will enable all stakeholders workout a formidable HIV/AIDS and suicide prevention programmes.

Language: en

Keywords

Abdominal Injuries; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Female; HIV Infections; Humans; Male; Nigeria; Suicide, Attempted; Wounds, Stab