Intoxication volontaire massive au mercure élémentaire

Vincent, Caroline;de Ruffi, Thalia;Schuller, Wolfgang;Hers, Denis;Toussaint, Anne
(2023) Louvain médical — Vol. 142, n° 09-10, p. 439-446 (2023)

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  • Vincent, CarolineUCLouvain
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  • de Ruffi, ThaliaUCLouvain
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  • Schuller, WolfgangUCLouvain
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  • Hers, Denis
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  • Toussaint, Anne
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(en) [Voluntary massive elemental mercury poisoning] We hereby report on the case of a 40-year-old patient who used elemental mercury for suicidal purposes by voluntary ingestion of approximately 100 mL. We describe this unusual form of suicide attempt and present the different shortand long-term consequences. We emphasize the need for caretakers to anticipate the collection of disposed mercury, in order to avoid environmental polluting and associated consequences. We also mention the importance of collaboration between somatic physicians and psychiatrists to limit institutional consequences.
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Vincent, C., de Ruffi, T., Schuller, W., Hers, D., & Toussaint, A. (2023). Intoxication volontaire massive au mercure élémentaire. Louvain médical, 142(09-10), 439-446. https://hdl.handle.net/2078.5/25886 (Original work published 2023)