Vallecular rupture with cervical spine fracture after a failed hanging suicide attempt.

作者信息

Kwon Joong Keun, Lee Seong Rok, Lee Ho Min, Lee Jung Min, Lee Jong Cheol

机构信息

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Republic of Korea.

出版信息

Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2013 Sep;34(3):205-6. doi: 10.1097/PAF.0b013e318288b109.

DOI:10.1097/PAF.0b013e318288b109

PMID:23629395

Abstract

Hanging is a common method of suicide. We present a case of vallecular rupture and cervical spine fracture without an external wound after a failed hanging suicide attempt. Surgical treatment involved posterior fusion of C2 to 3, followed by repair of the vallecular rupture via an external approach. The patient recovered with no residual physical or mental sequelae.

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