An unusual autoerotic death: asphyxia with an abdominal ligature.
A case of accidental death resulting from an autoerotic episode involving a high abdominal ligature is reported. Pathologic findings, physical evidence, and the psychological investigation are discussed.
D000005:Abdomen; D000059:Accidents; D000328:Adult; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000150:complications; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008418:Masturbation / Q000523:psychology*