Esophageal-atrial fistula resulting in systemic "meat and vegetable" emboli

An 85-year-old demented woman died in the state hospital and her death was investigated by our office, based on allegations of neglect. At autopsy, a feeding catheter was found passed through an esophageal-atrial fistula into the left atrium. Fragments of striated muscle and plant wall (cellulose) e...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of forensic medicine and pathology 1992-06, Vol.13 (2), p.137-141
Hauptverfasser:	Bell, M D, Tate, L G, Hensley, G T
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Embolism - etiology Enteral Nutrition - adverse effects Esophageal Fistula - etiology Female Fistula - etiology Food Heart Atria Heart Diseases - etiology Humans
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