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Accidental Hanging - a Case Report
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An interesting case of fatal accidental hanging of a habitual burglar is presented in the present case report which poses a controversy in diagnosis whether it is to be included under accidental hanging or in positional asphyxia. This case report stresses on the importance of crime scene visit, police record verification and meticulous autopsy so as to come to an appropriate conclusion regarding the cause of death.
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Accidental Hanging, Positional Asphyxia
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