An unusual complex suicide involving a chainsaw and a hanging: a case report

Abstract Background Suicides or suicidal attempts with power tools such as band or circular saws are rarely encountered in forensic medicine practice; in the forensic literature, only a few cases have been reported. We present the case of a “combined suicide” (self-injurious actions using different...

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Main Authors: Barbara Gualco, Amalia Angelino, Regina Rensi, Gloria Manetti, Martina Focardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03344-4