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Blunt head trauma or extensive tension pneumothorax?

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  1. Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, University Medical Centre Charité—University of Berlin, Turmstr. 21, Building N, 10559, Berlin, Germany

    C. Buschmann, A. Correns & M. Tsokos

  2. Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Central Laboratory Facility, University of Kentucky, 100 Sower Boulevard, Ste 202, Frankfort, KY, USA

    J. C. Hunsaker III

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Buschmann, C., Hunsaker, J.C., Correns, A. et al. Blunt head trauma or extensive tension pneumothorax?. Forensic Sci Med Pathol 8, 73–75 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-011-9226-9

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