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R Sarvesvaran

Publications and source records attributed to R Sarvesvaran.

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Drowning.

A body recovered from the water does not necessarily imply that death was due to drowning. The diagnosis of drowning is discussed together with the significance of the "diatom" and biochemical tests.

Diatoms

Strychnine poisoning: a case report.

A teenage male was admitted to a hospital in the United Kingdom following the ingestion of strychnine. The typical spasms of strychnine poisoning were observed and he died during the fourth convulsion. The post mortem findings are presented, and strychnine poisoning is discussed.

Adolescent

Medico-legal aspects of embolism with a case illustration.

An adult male sustained a number of stab injuries and other injuries including a fatal stab injury to the neck. There was evidence of air embolism which was considered to be a major factor causing death. The discussion is in four parts. Part I is confined to the post mortem examination. Part II relates to the medico-legal aspects of the case. Part III is a general discussion on embolism and its medico-legal significance whilst Part IV is on the medico-legal aspects of air embolism.

Adult