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Sudden death on an aeroplane
M Tiemensma, Philip Buys, S A Wadee
Abstract
Air travel by adults with pulmonary disease requires pre-flight medical evaluation and baseline medical examinations to ensure safe travel. We present a case of sudden death on an aeroplane caused by tension pneumothorax, in a patient with known pulmonary disease.
Authors' affiliations
M Tiemensma, Division of Forensic Medicine, Department of Pathology, University of Stellenbosch
Philip Buys, South African Society of Aerospace and Environmental Medicine
S A Wadee, Division of Forensic Medicine, Department of Pathology, University of Stellenbosch
Keywords
Pneumothorax; Air travel
Cite this article
South African Medical Journal 2010;100(3):148-149.
Article History
Date submitted: 2009-11-09
Date published: 2010-02-03
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