Abstract
This paper reports the case of decapitation during suicidal hanging of an 82 yr old male weighing 48 kg. He reportedly jumped into a well almost 25 feet deep with a thick jute rope tied around his neck. External findings included complete transection of the neck at the level of C2-C3 vertebral body. Decapitation is an infrequent complication of hanging. The cause for such a rare event can be attributed to the inelasticity of the rope and fall of several meters.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 97-99 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-01-2015 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Toxicology
