Journal Published Online: 01 April 1985
Volume 30, Issue 2

Scanning Electron Microscope Study of the Lung in Drowning

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The authors describe the results obtained using the scanning electron microscope (SEM) to study drowned lungs and control lungs. Results are compared with a previous study carried out using laboratory animals. The results from both studies are analogous, in the absence of chronic pulmonary emphysema. The diagnosis of chronic pulmonary emphysema is simple with the SEM even when dealing with autoptic material obtained 24 to 48 h after death, but the diagnosis of drowning becomes difficult in lungs with chronic emphysema.

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Torre, C
University of Turin, Turin, Italy
Varetto, L
University of Turin, Turin, Italy
Pages: 6
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Stock #: JFS11825J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11825J