From: Choking together with aspiration of gastric contents: rare form of maternal death
Organ/system | Finding |
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Lungs and respiratory system | Weight: right lung — 350 g, left lung — 357 g No petechial hemorrhages in visceral pleura Partially digested gastric contents within trachea, bronchi, and well beyond the secondary bronchi (Fig. 1a) Respiratory mucosa — mildly inflamed No evidence of pulmonary thromboembolism and pulmonary infections |
Heart | No petechial hemorrhages in epicardium. Normal artery circulation. Normal myocardium and valves |
Stomach | Full with gastric contents — 800 ml of partially digested rice and curry No evidence of hiatal hernia, varices at the gastroesophageal junction, and inflammation at the lower esophagus. No gastric mucosal erosions and ulcerations |
Uterus and genitourinary system | Uterus enlarged in size with a small amount of retained product of conception and blood clots No evidence of trauma at the vulva, vaginal canal, or cervix |