Assessment of maxillary sinus fluid volume for postmortem diagnosis of drowning

Drowning is a comprehensive and exclusive diagnosis at autopsy. Autopsy findings such as pleural effusion and waterlogged lungs contribute to the diagnosis. Herein, we aim to reveal the practical usefulness and postmortem changes of the maxillary sinus fluid volume to diagnose drowning.

Source: Radiography - December 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Y. Kakimoto, S. Ohno, T. Saito, S. Isozaki, H. Ikeda, Y. Matsushima, A. Ueda, A. Tsuboi, M. Osawa Source Type: research