A curious case of attempted infanticide by percutaneous needles insertion: diagnosis and laparoscopic management

This is the case of a 6 month-old boy victim of an attempted infanticide by means of sharp long needles inserted through the abdominal wall. He was successfully managed by laparoscopic approach.

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Published in:Iranian journal of pediatric surgery (Online) Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 92 - 95
Main Authors: Meriem Braiki, Mongi Mekki, Besma Gafsi, Amine Ksia
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Pediatric Surgery Research Center of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences 01-02-2017
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Summary:This is the case of a 6 month-old boy victim of an attempted infanticide by means of sharp long needles inserted through the abdominal wall. He was successfully managed by laparoscopic approach.
ISSN:2423-7612
DOI:10.22037/irjps.v2i2.14066