| INTRODUCTION

Although uncommon, sharp objects such as pins, needles, and others have been used to inflict injuries on the chest area as a means of suicide. Approximately one-third of all cases of penetrating cardiac injuries are caused by sharp objects (1). Major reasons for death in these cases are usually delayed diagnosis and treatment, leading to cardiac tamponade (2). Although these types of injuries are uncommon, there are some documented cases of individuals inflicting injuries to their hearts with needles (2, 3). This paper presents a case of a 17-year-old girl who attempted suicide by injuring her heart with a syringe needle. She was successfully resuscitated through surgical sternotomy and needle extraction from the right ventricle.