Suicide using an electric drill – case report and literature review
cytuj
pobierz pliki
RIS BIB ENDNOTEChoose format
RIS BIB ENDNOTESuicide using an electric drill – case report and literature review = Samobójstwo z użyciem wiertarki elektrycznej – opis przypadku i przegląd piśmiennictwa
Publication date: 27.03.2024
Archives of Forensic Medicine and Criminology, 2023, Vol. 73 (4), pp. 345 - 355
https://doi.org/10.4467/16891716AMSIK.23.028.19500Authors
Suicide using an electric drill – case report and literature review
The use of an electric drill to commit suicide is rare in forensic practice. The aim of the work is to present the first case of this kind from the Upper Silesia. The results of post-mortem examinations and the results of prosecutor’s examination of case files containing medical documentation from the patient’s treatment were analyzed. People with mental disorders and diseases may choose unusual methods of taking their own lives, such as using an electric drill. This may cause investigators a lot of doubt as to whether the event was really a suicide. In addition to full post-mortem diagnostics, it is particularly important in such cases to assess the medical history of the deceased, often with the participation of a psychiatrist as a consultant.
The work was presented in the form of an oral presentation during the Scientific Conference “Autumn meetings with casuistry CASUS 2022”, which took place on September 16-17, 2022 in Cracow
Kaczorowska A, Dąbkowska A, Borowska-Solonynko A, Sadowski W. Pain threshold – self-inflicted injuries with the intent to commit suicide. MEDtube Science 2015; 3: 25-29.
Skowronek R, Jabłoński J, Warzecha A, Świętojańska-Leśniańska A, Stolarska A, Warzecha P, Chowaniec C. Wytrzewienie i uszkodzenie jelita jako rzadka forma samobójstwa w praktyce medyczno-sądowej i psychiatrycznej – opisy dwóch przypadków. Arch Med. Sadowej Kryminol. 2017; 67 (4): 264-274.
Byard RW. Suicide attempts involving power drills. J Forensic Leg Med. 2013; 20(8): 1032-1034.
Monticelli F, Meyer HJ, Keller T. Suicide by an electric power drill. Forensic Sci Med. Pathol. 2006; 2 (4): 273-276.
Trnka J. 095. Różnicowanie zabójstw, samobójstw i nieszczęśliwych wypadków. [w:] Medycyna sądowa. Tom 1. Teresiński G. (red.). PZWL, Warszawa 2019; s. 407-411, ISBN 978-83-200-5856-7.
Hausmann R, Betz P. Suicide by a power drill. Forensic Sci Int. 2002; 129(3): 191-193.
Amadasi A, Kock T, Kny S, Amadasi L, Tsokos M. Characteristics of skin injuries caused by power drill. J Forensic Sci. 2023; 68(1): 335-338.
Ledinek Ž, Kadiš P, Golec TČ. Death from exsanguination due to power drill injuries in a complex suicide: a case report. Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2023 Mar 2. doi: 10.1007/s12024-023-00595-5.
Janík M, Hejna P. Letter regarding Ledinek et al.’s “Death from exsanguination due to power drill injuries in a complex suicide”. Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2023 May 4. doi: 10.1007/s12024-023-00628-z.
Karabatsou K, Kandasamy J, Rainov NG. Self-inflicted penetrating head injury in a patient with manic-depressive disorder. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2005; 26(2): 174-176.
Schmeling A, Lignitz E, Strauch H. Kasuistische Beiträge zum Suizid mit elektrischer Bohrmaschine [Case reports of suicide with an electric drill]. Arch Kriminol. 2003; 211(3-4): 65-72.
Salem A, Dragoteanu C, Marinescu M, Onicas C. Atypical methods of suicide – case reports and literature review. Rom J Leg Med. 2009; 17 (3): 199-204.
Crișan RM, Băcilă CI, Morar S. The role of psychological autopsy in investigating a case of atypical suicide in schizophrenia: a case report with a brief review of literature. Egypt J Forensic Sci. 2022; 12(1): 30.
Jaśkiewicz-Obydzińska T, Wach E. Suicide notes and motives for suicide in psychological reports compiled for the judiciary. Probl Forensic Sci. 2021; 128: 211-226.
Information: Archives of Forensic Medicine and Criminology, 2023, Vol. 73 (4), pp. 345 - 355
Article type: Original article
Titles:
Suicide using an electric drill – case report and literature review
Suicide using an electric drill – case report and literature review = Samobójstwo z użyciem wiertarki elektrycznej – opis przypadku i przegląd piśmiennictwa
Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice,
Medical University of Silesia
Poland
Szpital Powiatowy im. św. Maksymiliana w Oświęcimiu
Department of Forensic Medicine and Forensic Toxicology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
Published at: 27.03.2024
Received at: 18.07.2023
Accepted at: 18.02.2024
Article status: Open
Licence: CC-BY-NC-SA
Percentage share of authors:
Article corrections:
-Publication languages:
English, PolishView count: 324
Number of downloads: 204
Suggested citations: Nature