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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

Pediatric hanging injury: Rapid intervention and full neurological recovery.

Matyas Wondwossen Elssa, Merahi Kefyalew Merahi, Kebron Wossen Aweke, Bement Girma Abera, Kidist Nega Aragaw, Kefelegn Negalign Mekuria, Daniel Berhane Gebresilassie

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Matyas Wondwossen ElssaCollege of Health Science, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Merahi Kefyalew MerahiCollege of Health Science, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Kebron Wossen AwekeCollege of Health Science, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Bement Girma AberaCollege of Health Science, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Kidist Nega AragawCollege of Health Science and Medical Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia.
Kefelegn Negalign MekuriaCollege of Health Science, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Daniel Berhane GebresilassieCollege of Health Science, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

Hanging injuries are a subset of strangulation injuries that pose significant risks of hypoxia and neurological damage, especially in pediatric populations. This report presents a case of a 13-year-old boy with hypoxic brain injury following a suicide attempt by hanging. Key aspects include the prolonged duration of strangulation, absence of vertebral or laryngeal trauma, successful intensive care management, and full recovery without residual neurological deficits. This case emphasizes the importance of timely intervention, multidisciplinary management, and preventive education to address the acute and long-term challenges of pediatric hanging injuries.

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Hypoxic encephalopathyMultidisciplinary carePediatric hangingSuicide attempt

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PMID40677889
PMCPMC12268176

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