Infantile asphyxia due to aberrant uvula – An anatomic misadventure

Abstract A case of unexpected death of an infant with an abnormally elongated uvula is presented. The child, born prematurely, was recovering from protracted treatment in hospital, including surgical interventions and periods of ventilation support necessitating recurrent intubations and anesthesia....

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of forensic and legal medicine 2010-10, Vol.17 (7), p.401-403
Hauptverfasser:	Nachman, Ricardo, MD, Krispin, Alon, MD, PhD, Nnoli, Martin, MD, Hiss, Jehuda, MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Airway Obstruction Asphyxia Asphyxia - etiology Cause of Death Cough Fatal Outcome Female Humans Infant Infant mortality Intervention Laryngismus - etiology Pathology Pediatrics Postmortem Changes Postmortem examination SIDS Sudden infant death syndrome Suffocation Uvula Uvula - abnormalities Ventilation Vocal Cords - abnormalities
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