Erschienen in:
08.10.2020 | Case Report
Vaginal laceration leading to air embolism during consensual sexual intercourse
verfasst von:
L. Lohner, J.-P. Sperhake, K. Püschel, E.-C. Burandt, A. Heinemann, S. Anders
Erschienen in:
International Journal of Legal Medicine
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Ausgabe 1/2021
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Abstract
Vaginal injuries with clinical complications apart from local bleeding following sexual intercourse are thought to be rare events that have recently fostered a discussion on the topic. We report a case of a vaginal laceration resulting in death caused by air embolism in a non-pregnant woman during consensual sexual intercourse with digital and penile penetration. Hysterectomy and a preexisting vaginal injury were additional risk factors present in this case. Besides case history and autopsy findings, histological examination of the vaginal lesion and postmortem computer tomography (PMCT) helped in diagnosing the cause of death and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.