Year: 1990 Source: Hawaii Medical Journal, v.49, no.1, (January 1990), p.11-12, 14-16, 24 SIEC No: 19900073

Eight cases of autoerotic asphyxia deaths on Oahu are reviewed. Distinguishing features typically separate these deaths from intentional suicides or homicides. The sexual nature of these incidents is a salient feature of the death. The etiology of the practice is unknown but worth investigation. 31 refs.