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. 2013 Jun;9(2):244-8.

doi: 10.1007/s12024-012-9391-5. Epub 2012 Nov 22.

The occurrence of cadaveric spasm is a myth

Paul J Bedford¹, Michael Tsokos

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PMID: 23179991
DOI: 10.1007/s12024-012-9391-5

The occurrence of cadaveric spasm is a myth

Paul J Bedford et al. Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2013 Jun.

. 2013 Jun;9(2):244-8.

doi: 10.1007/s12024-012-9391-5. Epub 2012 Nov 22.

Authors

Paul J Bedford¹, Michael Tsokos

Affiliation

¹ Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Monash University, 57-83 Kavanagh St, Southbank, VIC, 3006, Australia. paul.bedford@vifm.org

PMID: 23179991
DOI: 10.1007/s12024-012-9391-5

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