Table 6.
Features of injuries in hanging cases.
| Features of hanging | Male, No. (%) | Female, No. (%) | Total, No. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue protrusion | 90 (36.9) | 22 (9) | 112 (45.9) |
| Congestion of face | 48 (19.7) | 10 (4.1) | 58 (23.8) |
| Petechial hemorrhage of face or conjunctiva | 56 (2.3) | 14 (5.7) | 70 (28.7) |
| Neck muscle hemorrhage | 18 (7.4) | 3 (1.2) | 21 (8.6) |
| Thyroid hemorrhage | 5 (2) | 0 (0) | 5 (2) |
| Intimal tear of carotid artery | 2 (0.8) | 0 (0) | 2 (0.8) |
| Hyoid/thyroid bone fracture | 1 (0.4) | 1 (0.4) | 2 (0.8) |
| Vertebral fracture | 1 (0.4) | 0 (0) | 1 (0.4) |
| Congestion of internal organs | 113 (46.3) | 27 (11.1) | 140 (57.4) |
| Petechial hemorrhage of internal organs | 41 (16.8) | 9 (3.7) | 50 (20.5) |
| Pulmonary edema | 35 (13.5) | 15 (6.1) | 50 (20.5) |
| Brain edema | 15 (6.1) | 6 (2.4) | 21 (8.6) |
| Hesitation | 12 (4.9) | 5 (2) | 17 (7) |
| Suicide note | 11 (4.5) | 4 (1.6) | 15 (6.1) |