Brief reportA needle infixed in the heart
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Self-inserted needles in the heart
2015, American Journal of CardiologyCitation Excerpt :We report on a rare case of a self-inserted sharp object mimicking the clinical presentation of acute coronary syndrome and finally leading to death. Cardiac injuries from sharp penetrating foreign bodies, other than firearms or cutting weapons, have been described in medical reports,5–7 as frequently related to self-aggressive behavior in subjects with mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, major depression, mania, and gender identity disorders.8,9 In a retrospective analysis of cases of foreign bodies in the heart, most were due to transthoracic insertion, whereas others resulted from migration through bloodstream from a variety of distant sites.
Silent sewing needles in multiple organs: In the heart, liver and thoracic soft tissue
2009, European Journal of Radiology ExtraCitation Excerpt :Considering previous case reports we may speculate that foreign bodies in the liver may be asymptomatic and may not cause any significant complication for awhile but, as an emergency, a foreign body in the heart should be removed as early as possible by surgical or non-surgical procedures in order to avoid any complications. Early treatment typically results in a good prognosis [1–12]. However, here we report a case of multiple sewing needles in the heart, liver, and thoracic soft tissue, which were silent for years and still seem to be silent (Photos 1–5).
Suicide by tapestry needle
2007, Journal of Forensic and Legal MedicineCitation Excerpt :Subjects usually present to emergency room and immediate death is rare. Mortality is due to lack of early diagnosis and intervention.3 Theistic religions view suicide strictly as sinful and highly detrimental to one’s spiritual journey.
Cardiac tamponade caused by migration of a swallowed sewing needle
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