Using micro-computed tomography to examine the larynx in cases of suspected strangulation —a comparison of case findings and control images

This study therefore uses micro-CT to examine ten larynges from strangulation deaths and to compare them to nineteen samples from donor individuals in order to distinguish between naturally occurring features and actual trauma. It was found that there are several features which mimic damage in the donor group. Using associated case inf ormation, initial trends and patterns of different strangulation methods were established.
Source: International Journal of Legal Medicine - Category: Medical Law Source Type: research