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What is the process and recovery of strangulation?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Vague question: Method of strangulation, extend and amount of crush injury determine the recovery. Be more specific as the mechanism and severity of injury

Answered 11/5/2014

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