Nigerian journal of clinical practiceHumansMaleFemaleAdultRetrospective Studies
The Influence of Age, Sex, and BMI on Neck Cartilage and Bone Fractures in Hanging Deaths: A 6-Year Autopsy Study.
T Bork, K Sehlikoglu, O Celbis, B S Oner
Published: 202510.4103/njcp.njcp_378_25
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Asphyxia by hanging is caused by the constricting force of a ligature encircling the neck, with gravity pulling the body downward. Postmortem examinations should focus on cartilaginous and soft tissues in the neck region. AIM: The present…
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