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Forensic Medicine Asphyxia 5c375864

Savila dribbling from mouth is characteristic of

A
Postmoem hanging
B
Antemoem hanging
C
Suicidal hanging
D
Homicidal strangulation
High-Yield Explanation
Saliva may be found dribbling from the angle of mouth when the head is dropped forward. This is due to the increased salivation before death caused by stimulation of the salivary gland by the ligature. Hence it is an antemoem hanging feature Ref: The synopsis of forensic medicine & Toxicology. Dr. K.S Narayan Reddy. 28th edition pg: 180

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