Complications of suicidal hanging: a case report and brief review.
Suicide remains a significant societal dilemma commonly presenting as an acute medical emergency. Presented is a report of a near-hanging suicidal attempt by a 30-year-old, active duty Navy man. This case documents local injuries and neurologic and cardiopulmonary complications of near-fatal suicidal hanging, which is a common method of suicide in the United States.
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Department of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Division), Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA.
Amundson
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D019838:Neck Injuries; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D013406:Suicide, Attempted