Accidental Death Due to Autoerotic Asphyxia: A Case Report

Authors

  • Shreedhar NC Post Graduate, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Venkatesha VT Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Jagannatha SR Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Ananda K Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Autoerotic asphyxia, Suffocation, Accidental death

Abstract

This paper presents the case of a 26-year-old hotel management student who accidentally suffocated and died while practicing autoerotic asphyxia. The findings suggested that his death was accidental and due to asphyxia by suffocation performed to enhance sexual gratification during masturbation. 

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Published

2013-07-30

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1&2 (2012): Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Jan-Jun)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Accidental Death Due to Autoerotic Asphyxia: A Case Report . (2013). Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 10(1&2), 21–23. https://doi.org/10.48165/