Complex suicides: A review of the literature with considerations on a single case of abdominal self stabbing and plastic bag suffocation

2018 ◽  
Vol 290 ◽  
pp. 297-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Simonit ◽  
Fabio Bassan ◽  
Carlo Scorretti ◽  
Lorenzo Desinan
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
Plastic Bag Suffocation

The forensic approach to plastic bag suffocation: Case reports and review of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 87 (4) ◽  
pp. 214-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Santoro ◽  
Raffaele La Russa ◽  
Livia Besi ◽  
Gianpietro Volonnino ◽  
Massimiliano dell’Aquila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
International Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
Plastic Bag Suffocation

Death from plastic bag suffocation is unusual and rare in under-developed countries. Initially, deaths were accidental mostly of children but with time homicides, suicides and deaths in auto-erotic situations were noted. It is not always possible to discover the dynamics leading to the death especially when suicide is suspected. Often, the typical signs of asphyxia – petechial haemorrhages, facial congestion, oedema and cyanosis – are not there. The authors present two cases of plastic bag suffocation, where a multi-disciplinary approach was applied. This study reviews international literature on plastic bag suffocation, analysing the frequency of suicides, homicides and accidental deaths associated with plastic suffocation.

Insidious Onset Compartment Syndrome of the Forearm in a Teenager: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (03) ◽  
pp. 481-484
Author(s):  
Hidetoshi Iwata ◽  
Hideki Okamoto ◽  
Yohei Kawaguchi ◽  
Kojiro Endo ◽  
Yuji Joyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Right Hand ◽  
Insidious Onset ◽  
Forearm Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Cash Register ◽  
Proximal Forearm

Compartment syndrome affecting the upper extremities is a relatively underreported event compared with compartment syndrome affecting the lower extremities. Moreover, insidious onset forearm compartment syndrome has been rarely reported and is usually limited to single case reports. We report a compartment syndrome of the forearm in a teenager. She hit her right proximal forearm lightly on the cash register, but there was no pain. However, the next day, she had difficulty in moving her right hand. Although she underwent electrotherapy, her right forearm gradually became swollen, and she felt numbness in the ring and little fingers of her right hand. Six day after the onset, she came to our hospital and underwent fasciotomy. There was no aftereffect, and very good functional recovery was obtained. All clinicians need to keep the case of forearm compartment syndrome in a young individual with a diffuse course, such as in this case in mind.

Isolated intestinal neurofibromatosis of colon. Single case report and review of the literature

2000 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 737-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Bononi ◽  
A. De Cesare ◽  
M.C. Stella ◽  
E. Fiori ◽  
G. Galati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Single Case Report

scholarly journals Death by self-inflicted asphyxia with helium – First case reports from Norway and review of the literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joachim Frost
Keyword(s):  
Terminal Illness ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Inert Gases ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Toxicological Analysis ◽  
First Case ◽  
The World ◽  
Gastric Contents ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
Different Parts

ABSTRACT An increasing number of asphyxia suicides by inhalation of inert gases have been reported from different parts of the world over the last decade. So far this phenomenon has not been described in our country. This article presents the first two case reports from Norway of presumed suicide by asphyxiation due to helium inhalation from a closed plastic bag over the head. In both cases a forensic autopsy, which included comprehensive toxicological analysis, was requested and performed. In the two cases death was attributed to asphyxia due to helium inhalation, and suffocation due to a plastic bag over the head and aspiration of gastric contents, respectively. Toxicological analysis revealed no findings contributing to the deaths. The absence of toxicological and autopsy findings to determine the cause of death in such cases may represent challenges of clinical and forensic significance. In contrast to the promotion of this method by euthanasia interest groups for the terminally ill reported suicides by helium asphyxiation primarily involve relatively young individuals suffering from psychiatric and/or substance use disorders, and not from terminal illness.

Suicide by plastic bag suffocation combined with the mixture of citric acid and baking soda in an adolescent

2018 ◽  
Vol 133 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-180
Author(s):  
Keishu Murakami ◽  
Takashi Kawaguchi ◽  
Yumiko Hashizume ◽  
Kengo Kitamura ◽  
Misato Okada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Citric Acid ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
Plastic Bag Suffocation

scholarly journals Anosognosia for theory of mind deficits: A single case study and a review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 148 ◽  
pp. 107641
Author(s):  
Valentina Pacella ◽  
Michele Scandola ◽  
Maddalena Beccherle ◽  
Cristina Bulgarelli ◽  
Renato Avesani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Periodontal Abscess during Supportive Periodontal Therapy: A Review of the Literature

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 82-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geraldo L. M. Silva ◽  
Rodrigo V. Soares ◽  
Elton G. Zenóbio
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Accurate Diagnosis ◽  
Periodontal Therapy ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Periodontal Pathogens ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
High Susceptibility ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Supportive Periodontal Therapy

Aim The aim of this review is to present the current status of the occurrence and management of a periodontal abscess during supportive periodontal therapy (SPT). Background A periodontal abscess depicts typical features and has been described in patients under SPT in clinical trials. Common periodontal pathogens have been observed in this lesion and some etiologic factors may be responsible for its recurrence. This condition can be isolated or associated with factors that can change the prognosis of affected teeth. Review Results Although it has been frequently noticed in untreated periodontitis, the periodontal abscess can also occur in patients under SPT and has been regarded as one of the possible complications of SPT. Patients with a high susceptibility to periodontal disease lost more teeth than those with a healthy periodontium. Conclusion Early diagnosis and appropriate intervention for periodontal abscesses in patients under SPT are extremely important for the management of the periodontal abscess since this condition can lead to loss of the involved tooth. A single case of a tooth diagnosed with periodontal abscess that responds favorably to adequate treatment does not seem to affect its longevity. Clinical Significance An accurate diagnosis and adequate treatment can preserve the longevity of affected teeth. Citation Silva GLM, Soares RV, Zenóbio EG. Periodontal Abscess during Supportive Periodontal Therapy: A Review of the Literature. J Contemp Dent Pract 2008 September; (9)6:082-091.

Contextual bottom-up and implicit top-down modulation of anarchic hand syndrome: A single-case report and a review of the literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 122-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Moro ◽  
Simone Pernigo ◽  
Michele Scandola ◽  
Maria Mainente ◽  
Renato Avesani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Top Down ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Single Case Report

scholarly journals Hormone-related tumors in transsexuals receiving treatment with cross-sex hormones

2008 ◽  
Vol 159 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Mueller ◽  
Louis Gooren
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Ovarian Cancer ◽  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Sex Hormones ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Male To Female ◽  
Estrogen Administration

ObjectiveTo assess the risk of development of hormone-related tumors in transsexuals receiving treatment with cross-sex hormones.DesignDescription of cases of transsexuals who have developed a hormone-related malignancy observed in their own clinic or reported in the literature. Recommendations for early diagnosis and prevention are presented.MethodsReview of the literature in PubMed.ResultsIn male-to-female transsexuals receiving estrogen administration, lactotroph adenomas, breast cancer, and prostate cancer have been reported. In female-to-male transsexuals receiving treatment with testosterone, a single case of breast carcinoma and several cases of ovarian cancer have been reported. So far endometrial cancer has not been encountered though it remains a potential malignant development.ConclusionsThere are so far only a few cases of hormone-related cancer in transsexuals. There may be an underreporting. The probability of a hormone-related tumor increases with the duration of exposure to cross-sex hormones and the aging of the population of transsexuals.

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