An unusual case of compression asphyxia and smothering.
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.
D001237:Asphyxia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012119:Respiration; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*