Citation

Ortmann C, Fechner G. Arch. Kriminol. 1996; 197(3-4): 104-110.

Vernacular Title

Ungewohnliche Befunde bei einem Tod durch Erhangen--Rekonstruktion einer

Affiliation

Institut Für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Münster.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Verlag Schmidt-Romhild)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8687272

Abstract

A case of delayed death after suicidal hanging is presented. At first the examination of the scene did not provide any evidence of strangulation. The macroscopic and microscopic findings of the massive neck injury including cricotracheal disruption are described and discussed. In spite of this severe trauma, the capability to act was undoubtedly preserved. Death was due to hypoxia from bilateral pneumothorax caused by the massive neck injury.

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