Abstract:Introduction: Desert death is defined as any death that occurs in the desert and could be attributed to a list of causes including environmental, animal related, undetermined, and other causes. Death in the desert seems to be obscure and little discussed in the field of forensic medicine, despite its importance, and there is only limited literature available on this broad topic. This narrative review aims to identify the most common causes of desert death and its medicolegal implications. Desert death causes: … Show more
“…Death of these injuries may occur due to bleeding from major vessels, crushing asphyxia of the chest, or severe head injuries [12,13]. We have encountered dramatic life-threatening major vascular injuries caused by camels [14][15][16].…”
“…Death of these injuries may occur due to bleeding from major vessels, crushing asphyxia of the chest, or severe head injuries [12,13]. We have encountered dramatic life-threatening major vascular injuries caused by camels [14][15][16].…”
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