Detection of chlorine and bromine in free liquid from the sphenoid sinus as an indicator of seawater drowning

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Title
Detection of chlorine and bromine in free liquid from the sphenoid sinus as an indicator of seawater drowning
Author
Tanaka, Naoko
Alias Name
  • 田中, 直子
  • タナカ, ナオコ
University
Kagawa University
Types of degree
博士（医学）
Grant ID
甲第634号
Degree year
2016-03-24

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Abstract We have investigated the usefulness of elemental analysis by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) in the examination of free liquid from the sphenoid sinus of drowning victims. We detected both chlorine and bromine in liquid taken from the sphenoid sinus of seawater drowning victims. Because these elements were below the quantification limit in freshwater cases, we could easily distinguish seawater from freshwater drowning cases. Detection of these elements from the liquid in the sphenoid sinuses of drowning victims may be useful as a supportive measure for seawater drowning.

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