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Collegium antropologicum, Vol. 31 No. 2, 2007.

Short communication, Note

Propane-Associated Autoerotic Asphyxiation: Accident or Suicide?

Valter Stemberga
Marina Bralić
Alan Bosnar
Miran Čoklo

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Abstract

Autoerotic fatalities refer to a death resulting from the participation in a sex-related activity designed to heighten sexual
arousal. The overwhelming majority of these deaths are due to asphyxia, most often by hanging or ligature compression
of the neck. Here we report a case of »atypical« autoerotic fatality in which death was not induced by ligature compression.
Unusual death of a 24-year-old man, involving propane inhalation and plastic bag suffocation, is described.
The special characteristics of propane gas as an asphyxiant agent are discussed, as well as its effect on the human body.

Keywords

autoerotic death; asphyxia; propane inhalation

Hrčak ID:

27402

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/27402

Publication date:

10.4.2007.

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