Citation

Helweg-Larsen K, Garde E. Acta Paediatr. 1993; 82(11): 975-978.

Affiliation

University Institute of Forensic Pathology, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8111181

Abstract

All cases of sudden death of individuals between the ages of one and five years examined at the Forensic Institute, Copenhagen, in a 10-year period were identified to assess the impact of sudden unexplained death in this age group. Of a total of 68 cases, 27 cases were due to accidents, there were 13 cases of homicide, 27 cases were sudden natural deaths and in 1 case the manner of death was uncertain. The autopsy records and histological sections in the 27 cases of natural death were reviewed; the cause of death was not explained in 11 of these cases (40%). Seven cases were previously considered to be caused by infectious disease or aspiration. Criteria for classification are discussed.

Language: en