Non-fatal strangulation: incidence of bony, soft tissue and vascular injuries in 1,356 CT angiograms in Western Australia over 10 years

Key Points

• To document the incidence of injuries related to non-fatal strangulation using CT angiograms.
• Analyzed 1,356 CT angiograms over a 10-year period in Western Australia.
• Identified bony, soft tissue, and vascular injuries associated with neck trauma.
• Focused on the radiological aspects of non-fatal strangulation cases.
• Documented various instances of soft tissue injuries and vascular injuries.
• Highlighted the need for improved clinical guidelines for managing neck trauma.
• Found that non-fatal strangulation serves as a high-risk predictor for future fatalities.