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A Rare Cause of Asphyxia: Cafe Coronary Syndrome
Abstract
Cafe coronary syndrome is a term used to describe cases of sudden death during a meal in healthy individuals without any asphyxia, respiratory distress or neurologic symptoms. It is usually fatal without timely intervention. The causative factor in café coronary syndrome is almost always food. In most cases, predisposing factors such as fast eating, alcohol consumption, underlying neurologic diseases or senility are observed. In this case report, we aimed to present a case who was found dead alone in his home and autopsy revealed Cade coronary syndrome with food in the respiratory tract and to make a forensic and clinical evaluation.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Services and Systems (Other)
Journal Section
Case Report
Publication Date
March 31, 2026
Submission Date
December 30, 2025
Acceptance Date
March 24, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 48 Number: 1