Suicidal incised wound of a fistula for hemodialysis access in an elderly woman - Case report

A very rare case of suicide by stab wound of a fistula for hemodialysis acc ess in an elderly woman is reported. The incidence of suicide attempts in p eople undergoing hemodialysis is well known. Nevertheless, suicide means do not usually include stab wounds of the arteriovenous access. Various patte rn differences between homicidal and suicidal stab wounds, characteristics of suicide in the elderly, and approaches to the investigation of such case s are briefly discussed.