Forensic Science International
Volume 139, Issue 2 , Pages 103-106 , 28 January 2004

Adult sudden death caused by aspiration of chewing gum

Received 21 November 2001 ,Accepted 16 September 2003.

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Forensic Science International
Volume 139, Issue 2 , Pages 103-106 , 28 January 2004