A case of hanging.
A case history of attempted hanging with pharyngeal and laryngeal injuries is described. The management of this problem is discussed to include not only treatment as for a more commonly occurring laryngeal injury, but also to be aware of pharyngeal tears and the possibility of the rarer post-suspension syndrome and neurogenic pulmonary oedema.
D000328:Adult; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D010614:Pharynx / Q000293:injuries; D013406:Suicide, Attempted; D013957:Thyroid Cartilage / Q000293:injuries