Impact of Drowning on Liver Weight: A Forensic Analysis
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Autopsy, drowning, socio-demographic profile, organ weights.Abstract
Introduction: Drowning is a form of asphyxial death where air enters the lungs due to submersion of the mouth and nostrils into water or other fluid medium. The study aims to determine the prevalence of drowning deaths in a specific region in relation to epidemiological factors such as age, sex, seasonal variation, and site of drowning.
Objectives: To determine effect of drowning on weight of liver.
Methods: All cases of alleged drowning deaths were included, excluding cases with damage or pathological condition of vital organs or cases with any other co-morbid causes. Liver was removed during postmortem and findings were analysed and compared with other studies on normal organ weights. Data was collected from drowning cases of adult population, from 1 Jan 2021 to 30 June 2022. Total number of cases are 54.
Results: The average mean weight of liver in the study was 1435.52 gm in males and 1263.70 gm in females.
Conclusion: No significant change in the weight of liver in drowning was found in the study
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