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01.03.2014 | Case Report

Suicidal ligature strangulation using gymnastics bands

verfasst von: Iliana Tzimas, Thomas Bajanowski, Stefan Pollak, Kurt Trübner, Annette Thierauf

Erschienen in: International Journal of Legal Medicine | Ausgabe 2/2014

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Abstract

Suicidal ligature strangulation is a rare event. The most important issue to solve in the investigation is whether it is a case of homicide or suicide. The characteristics of suicidal ligature strangulation are summarized by Koops and Brinkmann with the emphasis on the nature of the ligature instrument(s). In this article, we present two cases of self-strangulation with an almost identical modus operandi using gymnastics bands. The autopsy findings and the nature of the ligature in these cases are depicted and in good accordance with the described typical observations in suicidal cases. The importance of a broad medico-legal investigation is demonstrated.

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Titel: Suicidal ligature strangulation using gymnastics bands
verfasst von: Iliana Tzimas
Thomas Bajanowski
Stefan Pollak
Kurt Trübner
Annette Thierauf
Publikationsdatum: 01.03.2014
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: International Journal of Legal Medicine / Ausgabe 2/2014
Print ISSN: 0937-9827
Elektronische ISSN: 1437-1596
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-013-0959-8

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Suicidal ligature strangulation using gymnastics bands

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Molekularpathologische Untersuchungen im Wandel der Zeit

Vergleichende Pathologie in der onkologischen Forschung

Gastrointestinale Stromatumoren

Personalisierte Medizin in der Onkologie

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