[Dissection technique for organs of the neck in hanging].

Abstract

The aim of this study is to develop a comprehensive dissection technique to examine the deep structures of the neck in hanging, including extraction of the cervical spine and investigation of the removed segment with access to vertebral arteries and spinal cord. Its advantages include the unnecessity of any special instruments usage, the short period of time, which is necessary for performing dissection techniques, as well as the possible detailed examination of the spine, spinal cord and vertebral arteries. The improved dissection technique simplifies the diagnosis of injuries and increases the objectivity of the forensic medical examination in hanging.