| Suicidal hanging on high-voltage line pylon. | |
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PMID: 18665885 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hanging is one of the most frequent methods for suicides among young males. This report presents two cases of suicide by hanging on pylons carrying high-voltage power lines. The male victims suffered electrocution while committing suicide. Electrocution was the cause of death in both cases, however in one case blunt force injuries from hanging contributed to death. In these two cases hanging was the intentional method of suicide and it was followed by electrocution. The cases demonstrate that scene investigation, a detailed autopsy with histology, and amamnestic data are essential in the evaluation of suicides by hanging and that the determination of the cause of death remains a challenge in investigating such cases. |
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Authors:
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Klára Töro; István Kristóf; Magdolna Kardos |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2008-07-26 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of forensic sciences Volume: 53 ISSN: 1556-4029 ISO Abbreviation: J. Forensic Sci. Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-10-21 Completed Date: 2009-03-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375370 Medline TA: J Forensic Sci Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1200-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Forensic Medicine Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. torok@igaz.sote.hu |
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Adult Asphyxia / etiology, pathology* Electric Injuries / etiology, pathology* Forensic Pathology Humans Male Neck Injuries / pathology* Purpura / pathology Skin / injuries, pathology Suicide* Young Adult |
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