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Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology 2/2016

01-06-2016 | Letter to the Editor

Manner of death associated with autoerotic practice

Author: Roger W. Byard

Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Issue 2/2016

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Autoerotic death refers to an accidental lethal event that occurs during solitary sexual activity due to a malfunction or an unexpected effect of a device/material or substance that was being used to augment the experience [1]. Most cases involve asphyxia, usually by neck compression from hanging [2], although positional asphyxia, wedging, and suffocation from covering of the face with plastic or rubber have all been described. Other less common lethal mechanisms include exsanguination, sepsis, electrocution, and hyperthermia, or have involved inhalants [1, 3]. Accidental death that is completely unrelated to autoerotic practice must also be considered [4]. …
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Metadata
Title
Manner of death associated with autoerotic practice
Author
Roger W. Byard
Publication date
01-06-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Electronic ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-016-9753-5

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