Suicide by Gunshot Wound to the Posterior Head and Neck: A Retrospective Case Series and Review of the Literature.
| Autor: | Bovio NR; From the Department of Pathology, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI., Brooks JK; From the Department of Pathology, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI., Prahlow JA; Department of Pathology, St Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology [Am J Forensic Med Pathol] 2024 Sep 01; Vol. 45 (3), pp. 248-253. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 07. |
| DOI: | 10.1097/PAF.0000000000000925 |
| Abstrakt: | Abstract: Suicide by firearm is a significant public health concern in specific regions of the world. Depending on firearm availability, any type of firearm may be used, including handguns, shotguns, and long rifles. Common entrance wound sites in suicidal gunshot wounds include the head, with classic gunshot wound locations including the temple, the forehead, the submental aspect of the chin, and inside the mouth. Occasionally, suicidal gunshot wounds occur in atypical body locations such as the back of the head and neck. Given their relative rarity, suicidal gunshot wounds in these regions may be mistaken for homicides. In this report, we present 5 cases of suicidal gunshot wounds to the back of the head and/or neck. In our series, we focus on differentiating each case from homicides involving gunshot wounds in similar areas of the head and neck. Competing Interests: The authors report no conflict of interest. (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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