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Post-obstructive Pulmonary Oedema in Delayed Death by Hanging: A Case Report.
Satish Kumar1, Prafulla Kumar Das1, Beda Nand Jha1
1Forensic Medicine, Darbhanga Medical College, Darbhanga, IND.
Cureus
|April 24, 2023
Summary
Near-hanging survivors can experience delayed death due to post-obstructive pulmonary edema. This rare, fatal complication following upper airway obstruction is highlighted in a case study of a teenage suicide attempt survivor.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Study
- Toxicology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Hanging is a highly lethal suicide method.
- Near-hanging survivors may face delayed mortality.
- Post-obstructive pulmonary edema (POPE) is a rare complication of upper airway obstruction.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old female survived a suicide attempt by hanging.
- She developed delayed death.
- The cause of delayed death was identified as post-obstructive pulmonary edema.
Findings:
- Post-obstructive pulmonary edema is a fatal complication in delayed hanging deaths.
- This complication is not widely reported in existing literature.
- The case highlights a rare but severe outcome in near-hanging survivors.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of POPE in near-hanging cases is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
- This case underscores the importance of monitoring survivors for delayed complications.
- Further research is needed to understand the pathophysiology and incidence of POPE in hanging-related injuries.
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