Define hanging and near-hanging and explain its epidemiology. Describe the common injuries that are sustained after an attempted hanging. Detail the initial management after hanging or near …

Hanging may be defined as a form of ligature strangulation whereby a band of pressure tightens across or around the neck, produced through the act of gravity upon the body or part of the body.

When the crime scene is contaminated, the hanging mark must be checked with the type of suspension and ligatures used to establish how the hangings took place. We report on 20 …

A 60-year-old female, who had lost her job a few years back and unsuccessfully attempted to reclaim it through a court case, was found hanging by a rope from the eave of the house.

Dec 4, 2020 · Majority of Suicidal Hanging involving young adult individuals are always looked under suspicion about the Cause and Manner of Death. Hence Examination and Analysis of …

Although some authors have argued for a more conservative approach to the evaluation of patients who are asymptomatic after a near-hanging or strangulation event, Dr. Inaba still feels …

Hanging deaths are becoming increasingly important to pathologists who may be required to conduct a post-mortem examination on such victims. A crucial aspect of the post-mortem …