Forensic Science International
Volume 147 , Pages S77-S80 , 17 January 2005

Our experiences with fatal ecstasy abuse (two case reports)

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doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2004.09.084

Forensic Science International
Volume 147 , Pages S77-S80 , 17 January 2005