Summary
Aim of the study. To analyze the deaths of persons who hanged themselves in Vilnius County, focusing on cases where death did not occur suddenly but over a while after developing anoxic brain injury. To assess the prevalence, demographics, medical management, vital signs, and complications of these cases.
Summary
Introduction. Suicide by firearm is the second most common method of suicide in Lithuania after strangulation with a noose. Suicides with multiple gunshot wounds to the head are unusual due to lethality of massive central nervous system injuries – usually, more than one gunshot wound is indicative of a homicide. Forensic examination is the most important step in differentiating suicide from homicide, allowing assessment of the injuries and possible circumstances of their occurrence.
