Postmortem Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Postmortem Computed Tomography in Ligature and Manual Strangulation

Conclusions As MRI showed a successful detection of soft tissue lesions in relation to strangulation, it can serve as an alternative method or provide additional value to an autopsy. Intramuscular hemorrhages are a common finding in manual and ligature strangulation, providing a useful sign of applied pressure on the neck. However, to evaluate fractures, an additional CT or autopsy is recommended.
Source: The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology - Category: Forensic Medicine Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research