An autopsy case of decompression sickness: Hemorrhages in the fat tissue and fat embolism

摘要: We present an autopsy case of decompression sickness (DCS). A man in his 50s who was a professional diver died cardiopulmonary arrest on ship after solo recreational diving with hookah dive system. Although he transported to medical facility, confirmed dead approximately 1 h arrest. At autopsy, the following findings were observed: skin discoloration subcutaneous hemorrhages; diffuse bleeding epicardial fat, greater omentum, and mesentery; fat emboli kidneys; numerous bubbles blood vessels. These findings, combined those on-scene investigation, led conclusion that subject DCS. The deceased had two distinctive related fat: hemorrhages tissue embolism. suggest these are vital reactions indicative Key W ords: sickness, illness, tissue, embolism, diving, autopsy.