ArticleCureus2025
Strangulation by Hair: An Uncommon Cause of a Common Accident in Children.
Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Childhood non-fatal strangulation by human hair during co-sleeping: A pediatric case report and review of the literature.Trauma case reports · 2026Article
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Abstract
Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality, with suffocation being a significant contributor. While common mechanisms include choking and entrapment, strangulation by household items such as human hair, known as hair-thread tourniquet syndrome (HTTS), is exceedingly rare and underreported. This report describes a rare case of a toddler who briefly lost consciousness after becoming entangled in a sibling's long hair. Rapid parental response and emergency care led to a full recovery, but the incident underscores how everyday items can pose significant risks to young children, reinforcing the need for heightened awareness and proactive safety measures at home.
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