Significance of hemorrhages at the origin of the sternocleidomastoid muscles in hanging

作者: Petr Hejna , Lenka Zátopková

DOI: 10.1097/PAF.0B013E31820B8FB8

关键词: LigatureAnatomyAutopsyForensic pathologyMedicine

摘要: Hemorrhages at the periostal-clavicular origin of sternocleidomastoid muscles are part indirectly induced autopsy findings in death by hanging. In a prospective study 178 cases hanging, clavicular hemorrhages were found 110 (a relative frequency 62%). A statistically significant association between occurrence and completeness victim's body suspension was discovered (P = 0.046) as well location ligature knot on neck 0.008). The independent age, sex, weight. This article renews knowledge this important vital sign described mainly German medicolegal literature.

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