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Non-fatal strangulation: an uncommon parachute-related accident

Lwin M 1 , Abdullah MA 2

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
  • 2 Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
Med J Malaysia, 1995 Dec;50(4):419-20.
PMID: 8668068

Abstract

A case of non-fatal strangulation of the neck by rigging lines of a parachute during military training is presented. It is an unusual but potentially life-threatening injury. Probable factors leading to such injury are discussed.

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