BRAWL IN THE BAR: ACCIDENT OR HOMICIDAL DEATH?

Dr. Senthil Kumaran M; Dr. Benjy Tom Varughese; Ashok N; Dr. Kusa Kumar Shaha

Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2017

BRAWL IN THE BAR: ACCIDENT OR HOMICIDAL DEATH?

Dr. Senthil Kumaran M, Dr. Benjy Tom Varughese, Ashok N, Dr. Kusa Kumar Shaha

Abstract :

Consumption of alcohol frequently associated with violent and aggressive behaviour, with accidents and injuries being common in such circumstances. In cases of death following such events, postmortem examination plays a crucial role in determining the cause of death and also the various factors that could have contributed to death. Here, we present a case of a 43–year–old male, who under the influence of alcohol got into a quarrel at a bar and sustained injuries resulting in death. However, at the time of autopsy, we came across the presence of aspirated food material in the lower respiratory tract, suggestive of an alternative cause of death, instead of the anticipated mechanical injuries and its sequels.