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.