@article{ref1,
title="Vallecular rupture with cervical spine fracture after a failed hanging suicide attempt",
journal="American journal of forensic medicine and pathology",
year="2013",
author="Kwon, Joong Keun and Lee, Seong Rok and Lee, Ho Min and Lee, Jung Min and Lee, Jong Cheol",
volume="34",
number="3",
pages="205-206",
abstract="Hanging is a common method of suicide. We present a case of vallecular rupture and cervical spine fracture without an external wound after a failed hanging suicide attempt. Surgical treatment involved posterior fusion of C2 to 3, followed by repair of the vallecular rupture via an external approach. The patient recovered with no residual physical or mental sequelae.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0195-7910",
doi="10.1097/PAF.0b013e318288b109",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PAF.0b013e318288b109"
}