The aefact seen in a case of suicidal complete hanging is: (A) Transverse tears in carotids, (B) Oesophageal banding, (C) Dribbling of saliva, (D) Unequal pupils
Answer is B. Banding of the oesophagus is an aefact & non specific. These bands are pale areas in the mucosa caused by postmoem hypostasis being prevented from settling by the external pressure of larynx & trachea.