Why the study?
Does the histopathology of the conduction system differ between infants with sudden infant death syndrome and those with explained deaths?
Population
50 infants coming to autopsy, aged newborn to two years (26 SIDS deaths and 24 explained deaths)
Design
Case-control
Authors
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Conduction system abnormalities are not specific to SIDS; leaves open alternative mechanisms and need for prospective validation.
Does the histopathology of the conduction system differ between infants with sudden infant death syndrome and those with explained deaths?
Histopathologic examination of the conduction system does not reveal specific abnormalities in infants dying of SIDS compared to those with explained deaths.
Lie et al. (1976) studied this question.
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