WINE BOTTLE WOES: THE MORBID INTERSECTION OF NEAR HANGING AND MESENTERIC LACERATION: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

We present a case report of a fatal mesenteric injury resulting from a crushed wine bottle following a near hanging incident. The deceased, a 23 -year-old male, was found hanging from a rope in his residence after consuming a considerable amount of alcohol. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the individual had fallen from the hanging position, leading to the wine bottle he was holding being crushed against his abdomen. The blunt force trauma from the shattered bottle caused extensive mesenteric injury, resulting in hemorrhagic shock and subsequent death. This case underscores the potential for severe and unexpected complications in cases of alcohol-related self-harm, highlighting the importance of thorough forensic examination and consideration of unusual mechanisms of injury.