MACROSCOPIC AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF WOUND VITALITY IN CASES OF LIGATURE NECK COMPRESSION.

This study based on wound vitality within the context of ligature neck compression incidents. Analyzing a sample size of 30 cases, we explore the macroscopic and histopathological facets of these events, shedding light on potential associations and implications. The demographic prole of cases reveals a prevalence of individuals aged 21-40 years (60%) and a majority of male subjects (73.3%). Socio-economic categorization places the highest number of cases within lower middle class III (43.3%) and upper middle class II (30.0%). Through meticulous examination, we unearth patterns in ligature mark characteristics, identifying predominance of oblique marks (100%), reddish-brown hues (76.7%), and knot impressions (60%). Histopathological analysis exposes signicant presence of extravasated red blood cells (60%) and detectable neutrophils (70%), while brosis is less prevalent (13.3%). Associations emerge between microscopic ndings and both the duration of survival and the pattern of ligature marks, afrming the interplay between physiological responses and the nature of the incident. These ndings underscore the vital importance of understanding the diverse aspects of wound vitality in ligature neck compression cases for accurate forensic interpretations and informed medical interventions.