Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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The incidence of stabbings in the United Kingdom has not been determined. We audited all cases of stabbings presenting to the Accident and Emergency Department of the Cardiff Royal Infirmary over an 18-month period from 1 January 1991. ⋯ There was a high incidence of self-inflicted stab wounds accounting for a significant proportion of the expenditure. This has not been reported previously.