Correlation of Circumstances with Pathological Findings in Asphyxial Deaths by Hanging: A Prospective Study of 61 Cases from Seattle, WA

摘要: Correlation of the circumstances death with pathologic findings in this prospective study deaths by hanging affords insight pertaining to certain pathophysiologic mechanisms involved fatalities type. The presence conjunctival and facial/periorbital petechial hemorrhages correlates increasing levels body support below point ligature suspension. Hyoid bone and/or thyroid cartilage fractures (found 26% cases) are most frequently identified those persons found completely suspended victims older age ranges. No hyoid bone/thyroid fractures, internal soft tissue injury, or petechiae were present 13 (21%) cases.