autopsy

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Introduction. Aortoesophageal fistula is a rare condition defined as an abnormal connection between the aorta and esophagus. Due to the risk of massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding, aortoesophageal fistula is life-threatening and has low survival rate. Although Chiari’s triad is considered a classic presentation, it appears in fewer than half of aortoesophageal fistula cases, and a definitive diagnosis is often made post-mortem.

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Aim of the study. To analyze the deaths of persons who hanged themselves in Vilnius County, focusing on cases where death did not occur suddenly but over a while after developing anoxic brain injury. To assess the prevalence, demographics, medical management, vital signs, and complications of these cases.

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Aim of the study. To compare macroscopic and microscopic organ changes detected at autopsy in SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals between different cause-of-death groups.

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Introduction. Suicide by firearm is the second most common method of suicide in Lithuania after strangulation with a noose. Suicides with multiple gunshot wounds to the head are unusual due to lethality of massive central nervous system injuries – usually, more than one gunshot wound is indicative of a homicide. Forensic examination is the most important step in differentiating suicide from homicide, allowing assessment of the injuries and possible circumstances of their occurrence.

Introduction. In Lithuania the stan­dardized male and female mortality rate exceeds the corresponding mortality rates in the European Union member states accordingly by two and 1.5 times. The majority of people’s deaths occur due to cardiovascular system diseases. In Lithuania the standardized mortality rate due to these diseases is by 2.3 times higher than the average in the European Union member states.