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An unusual form of fatal ethanol intoxication
Wilson CI, Ignacio SS, Wilson GA

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Source: JFS (March 2005)

Abstract
Forensic pathologists are very familiar with deaths due to ethanol intoxication. The overwhelming majority of these deaths are a result of the oral ingestion of ethanol. We report an unusual case of an individual who expired in his secured residence after self administration of a wine enema. Toxicology showed an ethanol concentration of 0.40 g/dL in the blood and 0.41 g/dL in the vitreous fluid. Scene investigation was of paramount importance in determining the unusual method by which the decedent absorbed the alcoholic beverage.

Keywords:
ethanol, forensic science, toxicology, wine enema
ISSN: 0022-1198
Paper ID: JFS2004325
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2004325

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