Injuries produced by judicial hanging. A case report.
A judicial hanging occurred in the state of Washington. Neck injuries were studied by MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CT (Computed Tomography). In addition, vertebral arteriograms were performed to evaluate the nature of the neck injury. This report details the anatomical changes produced by judicial hanging.
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King County Medical Examiner's Office, Seattle, Washington.
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D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000473:pathology*; D002203:Capital Punishment / Q000379:methods*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019838:Neck Injuries; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014861:Washington