Asphyxiation, Suffocation, and Neck Pressure Deaths

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Asphyxiation, Suffocation, and Neck Pressure Deaths offers a thorough examination of deaths caused by suffocation and related mechanisms. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical insights, the book explores lung histomorphology in fatal strangulation, larynx dissection, biochemical markers, and advances in postmortem imaging. It highlights the complexities in diagnosing these deaths compared to other external violence cases, supported by tables, statistics, and historical context. Contributions from international experts guide readers through common diagnostic challenges, making it a vital reference.
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This book is ideal for forensic pathologists, medical examiners, law enforcement professionals, and researchers involved in death investigations, particularly those focusing on asphyxia and neck pressure fatalities.

Combining theory and practice, this is a comprehensive analysis of suffocation, asphyxiation, and neck pressure deaths.

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Combining theory and practice, Asphyxiation, Suffocation, and Neck Pressure Deaths is a comprehensive analysis of suffocation, asphyxiation, and neck pressure deaths. It includes important developments in the field such as lung histomorphology in fatal strangulation, systematic dissection of the larynx, biochemical findings, and postmortem imaging.

Significant challenges arise in accurately diagnosing these deaths when compared to other forms of external violence. International experts explain the pitfalls and subtleties of identifying such cases, making this an important resource for readers involved in such investigations. Tables, statistics, and scientific and historical evidence throughout further validate the value of this book.

Key Features:

Provides a comprehensive introduction to every major topic of asphyxia and neck pressure death.
Features more than 300 figures to aid understanding and facilitate accurate diagnosis of these death types.
Includes the important topic of postmortem radiology findings.
Navigates the reader through the potential pitfalls and misdiagnoses of asphyxia and neck pressure deaths with expert guidance.

About the Editor

Professor Burkhard Madea MD, Director, Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Bonn, Germany, is a world-renowned forensic pathologist and the author of more than a dozen books and 600 papers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781498759021

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 July 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: CRC Press Inc

Illustration: 122 Tables, color; 53 Line drawings, color; 314 Illustrations, color; 82 Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

Edited by Burkhard Madea

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 1520g

Pages: 376

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Professor Burkhard Madea MD, Director, Instiute of Forensic Medicine, University of Bonn, Germany is a world-renowned forensic pathologist and the author of more than a dozen books and 600 papers.