Abstract

I am confused by the article “Deaths associated with liposuction: Case reports and review of the literature” by Platt et al. J Forensic Science 2002;47(1)205-207.

Issue Section:
Editorial
Keywords:
anesthesia, deaths, forensic science, liposuction

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