Asphyxiation by hanging in two young Hispanic children--homicide, suicide, or accidental deaths? A review of pediatric hangings

Case reports of asphyxiation by hanging in two young children are presented along with a review of the literature to determine the incidence and manner of death by hanging in the younger pediatric population.

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Published inThe American journal of forensic medicine and pathology Vol. 6; no. 4; p. 284
Main Authors Perrot, L J, Froede, R C, Jones, A M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1985
Subjects
Accidents
Adolescent
Adult
Asphyxia - etiology
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Homicide
Humans
Infant
Male
Suicide
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Summary:Case reports of asphyxiation by hanging in two young children are presented along with a review of the literature to determine the incidence and manner of death by hanging in the younger pediatric population.
ISSN:0195-7910
DOI:10.1097/00000433-198512000-00002