Contribution of MRI to the forensic reconstruction after claimed survived strangulation

Motivation: External examinations after survived strangulation often show no injury which leads to a problem regarding diagnosis and forensic reconstruction of claimed strangulation. Goal(s): Evaluation of native MRI scans after survived strangulation and furthermore comparison of findings of MRI scans with external findings regarding the forensic reconstruction. Approach: Analyzes of MRI Data and external examination of living victims after strangulation and correlation with given information concerning the strangulation event. Results: Diagnosis of survived strangulation with a specificity of 100% and on the basis of both, MRI and external findings a sensitivity of 97% and important information regarding the reconstruction of the attack. Impact: MRI allows to diagnose survived strangulation with a high sensitivity and specificity and adds important information on the attack itself. Native MR scan of the neck in cases of reported manual strangulation therefore contributes to the forensic reconstruction.