Fatal Air Embolism Associated With Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis
Journal Title: International Journal of Forensic Science & Pathology (IJFP) - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
We report a unique fatality associated with pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis. The proposed mechanism of lethality is air embolization. Our basis for this interpretation is autopsy exclusion of other lethal mechanisms in association with identifiable physical findings. We offer anatomic and physiologic explanations for our interpretation, in association with a brief discussion thereof.
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Michael A Stier
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