Sudden death of a swimmer in water caused by heterotopic intracranial ossification and anomaly of the skull base

Background. Expression of immersion syndrome implies sudden and unexpected death of swimmer in water. A drowned swimmer is still a riddle for the forensic and clinical doctors. Pathophysiological mechanisms which cause immersion syndrome may be divided into vegetatively regulating and mechanical...

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Main Authors: Pilija Vladimir, Budakov Branislav, Gvozdenović Ljiljana, Savović Slobodan, Mihalj Marija
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2011-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2011/0042-84501101073P.pdf