| Literature DB >> 832499 |
C M Fischman, M S Goldstein, L B Gardner.
Abstract
This study of two victims of suicidal hanging describes a previously unknown association between near-fatal hanging and the adult respiratory distress syndrome. We report on the pathophysiologic results of this pulmonary complication and the implications of this finding regarding the treatment of these patients.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID: 832499 DOI: 10.1378/chest.71.2.225
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Chest ISSN: 0012-3692 Impact factor: 9.410