RESUMEN

Depression is predicted to be the most common cause of disability in the coming decade. Self-inflicted hammer blow to the cranium is a rare phenomenon seen in patients with a history of attempted suicide. The resulting comminuted depressed skull fracture of the midline vertex is life threatening. Rapid interdisciplinary communication and intervention are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. We present a case of self-inflicted hammer blows to the head, review the relevant literature on this topic, and discuss neurosurgical and psychiatric implications.

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Fracturas Conminutas/etiología , Fracturas Conminutas/cirugía , Trastornos Mentales/complicaciones , Conducta Autodestructiva/terapia , Fractura Craneal Deprimida/etiología , Fractura Craneal Deprimida/cirugía , Fracturas Conminutas/diagnóstico por imagen , Fracturas Conminutas/patología , Humanos , Masculino , Trastornos Mentales/terapia , Persona de Mediana Edad , Fractura Craneal Deprimida/diagnóstico por imagen , Fractura Craneal Deprimida/patología , Intento de Suicidio