title: An unusual case of compression asphyxia and smothering.
abstract: Scene investigation is an important part of the medicolegal autopsy. In many cases the cause of death cannot be determined without knowledge of the circumstances. A case is presented in which the diagnosis of compression asphyxia and smothering was made only after analysis of the scene findings.
mesh_terms: D001237:Asphyxia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012119:Respiration; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*