FORENSIC PATHOLOGY IN ASPHYXIAL DEATHS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Abstract
Abstract
Asphyxial deaths encompass a range of conditions where oxygen supply to the
body is impaired, leading to fatal outcomes. This review examines the forensic
pathology of asphyxial deaths, focusing on mechanisms such as hanging, strangulation,
smothering, choking, drowning, and positional asphyxia. The article discusses
diagnostic challenges, postmortem findings, and the role of forensic pathologists in
determining cause and manner of death.
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