Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 2013
Any change produced, or feature introduced, in a body after death, which is accidentally or physi... more Any change produced, or feature introduced, in a body after death, which is accidentally or physiologically unrelated to the natural state of the body is termed as an artefacts. Since artefacts may lead to misinterpretation of post-mortem findings, it is important to rule them out. Artefacts may be produced for a variety of reasons. A case is reported where a chronic alcoholic old male suffering from schizophrenia found dead at his home. At autopsy partially healed scar was present on his neck with effusion of blood in neck structures. Due to non corroboration of history and findings, reinter view of relatives was done which revealed Traecheostomy was done recently. Hereby, the importance of proper history taking is emphasized to distinguish between artefacts and inflicted injuries.
The case concerns a dead newborn. The family alleged that his death was due to delay in delivery ... more The case concerns a dead newborn. The family alleged that his death was due to delay in delivery by the attending doctors. Medico-legal autopsy was performed three days later which showed maceration changes suggestive of the foetus lying dead-in-utero for about 24 h which prima facie refuted the allegation of negligence. Keywords born dead foetus, allegation of negligent delayed delivery, postmortem findings, maceration, intrauterine death 24 h prior to delivery process
Organophosphate poisoning is a continued menace associated with high morbidity and mortality in b... more Organophosphate poisoning is a continued menace associated with high morbidity and mortality in both resourcecrunched developing and developed countries. Cases have been described of deliberate self-poisoning which has higher mortality than accidental exposure. Fatal poisoning by accidental dermal absorption is rarely reported for monocrotophos. Authors detail fatal accidental monocrotophos poisoning in adult female by dermal exposure while sleeping. Pesticide was detected in post-mortem blood and skin by chromatography and spectroscopy. Extraction along with review of literature for monocrotophos poisoning is adjuncted in this study.
Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 2011
Cardiac tamponade is a clinical syndrome caused by an increase in intrapericardial pressure due t... more Cardiac tamponade is a clinical syndrome caused by an increase in intrapericardial pressure due to the accumulation of blood, pus, other fluid, or gas in the pericardial space. Cardiac tamponade typically leads to a crisis by decreasing venous return, which impairs ...
Fatal penetrating injuries caused by missile released from firearms and during bomb blasts are we... more Fatal penetrating injuries caused by missile released from firearms and during bomb blasts are well known. Accidental non ballistic penetrating injury to lateral thoracic artery is very rare. In the instant case, a worker, who was working on a rolling stainless steel machine, sustained a penetrating chest injuryby a metallic object ejected at high speed from rolling machine. Sharp edged metallic piece entered into right axilla and successfully made a rent in right lateral thoracic artery. He was taken to hospital but died during course of treatment. At autopsy a stainless steel metallic piece was recovered from chest cavity. It is the first case; in which lateral thoracic artery is injured in accidental manner by sharp metallic piece. Through this article we have discussed post mortem findings and emphasized on the importance of wearing protective clothes while working in industrial setup.
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine, 2013
A deaf and dumb elderly male brought to hospital with large right sided inguino-scrotal swelling.... more A deaf and dumb elderly male brought to hospital with large right sided inguino-scrotal swelling. On clinical examination diagnosis of right sided strangulated indirect inguinal hernia was made. While the patient was being prepared for surgery, he expired despite all resuscitative efforts. On post-mortem examination part of ileum was found incarcerated in the hernia sac and gross ischemic changes were found. Histopathological study also confirmed ischemic necrosis in the affected bowel. In this article, we have emphasised on sudden fatal outcome of strangulated hernia if prompt treatment is initiated early and reviewed the relevant literature.
The case concerns a dead newborn. The family alleged that his death was due to delay in delivery ... more The case concerns a dead newborn. The family alleged that his death was due to delay in delivery by the attending doctors. Medico-legal autopsy was performed three days later which showed maceration changes suggestive of the foetus lying dead-in-utero for about 24 h which prima facie refuted the allegation of negligence.
An occupational fatality is a death that occurs while the person is at work or performing some wo... more An occupational fatality is a death that occurs while the person is at work or performing some work related tasks. Common causes include falls, machine-related incidents, motor vehicle accidents, electrocution, and falling objects etc. Machine related incidents can occur in any industrial, mining or agricultural settings due to involvements of various types of machine equipments. Crimped wire mesh machine is used to manufacture various types of wire mesh products for household and industrial settings. Authors here report a case of a worker who was accidently injured after his pelvis got hit by two heavy metallic plates of the crimp wire mesh machine. He suffered right acetabular fracture and died after one day of survival owing to hemorrhagic shock. The circumstances which led to death of the worker, risk factors involved and preventive measures to avoid such types of accidents are discussed. Language: en
We report this case where a 16 year boy killed a four year old toddler by inflicting 105 distinct... more We report this case where a 16 year boy killed a four year old toddler by inflicting 105 distinct stab wounds over his forehead, chest and abdomen with a scissor. The mother of the victim had an on-going extramarital sexual relationship with the juvenile. The constant presence of the victim during sexual act developed frustration in mind of the accused. He had made a plan and killed the toddler when family members were away from home. We also discussed about pattern stab wounds caused by scissor.
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine, 2011
We herein report a case of an adult male, while riding a cycle-rickshaw sustained blunt trauma to... more We herein report a case of an adult male, while riding a cycle-rickshaw sustained blunt trauma to the chest after being hit by a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) from the rear side. He died on the spot and brought by police to the mortuary for postmortem. At autopsy, completetran section of the ascending aorta was found associated with blunt external injuries to the chest wall Aortic injury can result following blunt or sharp impact mostly described in motor vehicle occupants. The mechanism of injury and literature regarding this condition are discussed in this article.
Any change produced, or feature introduced, in a body after death, which is accidentally or physi... more Any change produced, or feature introduced, in a body after death, which is accidentally or physiologically unrelated to the natural state of the body is termed as an artefacts. Since artefacts may lead to misinterpretation of post-mortem findings, it is important to rule them out. Artefacts may be produced for a variety of reasons. A case is reported where a chronic alcoholic old male suffering from schizophrenia found dead at his home. At autopsy partially healed scar was present on his neck with effusion of blood in neck structures. Due to non corroboration of history and findings, reinter view of relatives was done which revealed Traecheostomy was done recently. Hereby, the importance of proper history taking is emphasized to distinguish between artefacts and inflicted injuries.
Fatal penetrating injuries caused by missile released from firearms and during bomb blasts are we... more Fatal penetrating injuries caused by missile released from firearms and during bomb blasts are well known. Accidental non ballistic penetrating injury to lateral thoracic artery is very rare. In the instant case, a worker, who was working on a rolling stainless steel machine, sustained a penetrating chest injuryby a metallic object ejected at high speed from rolling machine. Sharp edged metallic piece entered into right axilla and successfully made a rent in right lateral thoracic artery. He was taken to hospital but died during course of treatment. At autopsy a stainless steel metallic piece was recovered from chest cavity. It is the first case; in which lateral thoracic artery is injured in accidental manner by sharp metallic piece. Through this article we have discussed post mortem findings and emphasized on the importance of wearing protective clothes while working in industrial setup.
A 42-year-old woman who fell through a glass tabletop had her lower back pierced by a long shard ... more A 42-year-old woman who fell through a glass tabletop had her lower back pierced by a long shard of glass. She rapidly exsanguinated. At autopsy, a single penetrating wound was present in her left lower back, with complete transection of her left kidney and a 3.5 L haematoperitoneum. Death was due to exsanguination following accidental transection of the left kidney by a penetrating glass injury of the lower back. Glass-topped tables are a well-recognised source of injury in a domestic setting There are far more non-lethal than lethal injuries, many of which involve children. Quite long shards may remain undetected in wounds for considerable amounts of time. Non-tempered glass is a particular risk for breakage. Glass-topped tables should not be used as substitutes for chairs, particularly in overweight or obese individuals.
A 26-year-old young man died shortly after he had suffered craniocerebral impalement from a metal... more A 26-year-old young man died shortly after he had suffered craniocerebral impalement from a metal chair leg during an affray at an airport bar. At autopsy a 25 mm diameter circular wound was present in the left parietal region with protruding brain tissue. Death was due to craniocerebral trauma from a penetrating injury to the head. Examination of the chair used in the assault showed a metal chair with smeared blood on the front right leg that matched the blood group of the decedent. The fatal wound had been inflicted by the assailant with the victim leaning forward while kneeling on the floor. The assault had produced an unusual circular patterned defect in the left parietal bone with dimensions corresponding to the chair leg. The location of the defect and the use of a chair leg were two very unusual features in this homicide.
Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 2013
Any change produced, or feature introduced, in a body after death, which is accidentally or physi... more Any change produced, or feature introduced, in a body after death, which is accidentally or physiologically unrelated to the natural state of the body is termed as an artefacts. Since artefacts may lead to misinterpretation of post-mortem findings, it is important to rule them out. Artefacts may be produced for a variety of reasons. A case is reported where a chronic alcoholic old male suffering from schizophrenia found dead at his home. At autopsy partially healed scar was present on his neck with effusion of blood in neck structures. Due to non corroboration of history and findings, reinter view of relatives was done which revealed Traecheostomy was done recently. Hereby, the importance of proper history taking is emphasized to distinguish between artefacts and inflicted injuries.
The case concerns a dead newborn. The family alleged that his death was due to delay in delivery ... more The case concerns a dead newborn. The family alleged that his death was due to delay in delivery by the attending doctors. Medico-legal autopsy was performed three days later which showed maceration changes suggestive of the foetus lying dead-in-utero for about 24 h which prima facie refuted the allegation of negligence. Keywords born dead foetus, allegation of negligent delayed delivery, postmortem findings, maceration, intrauterine death 24 h prior to delivery process
Organophosphate poisoning is a continued menace associated with high morbidity and mortality in b... more Organophosphate poisoning is a continued menace associated with high morbidity and mortality in both resourcecrunched developing and developed countries. Cases have been described of deliberate self-poisoning which has higher mortality than accidental exposure. Fatal poisoning by accidental dermal absorption is rarely reported for monocrotophos. Authors detail fatal accidental monocrotophos poisoning in adult female by dermal exposure while sleeping. Pesticide was detected in post-mortem blood and skin by chromatography and spectroscopy. Extraction along with review of literature for monocrotophos poisoning is adjuncted in this study.
Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 2011
Cardiac tamponade is a clinical syndrome caused by an increase in intrapericardial pressure due t... more Cardiac tamponade is a clinical syndrome caused by an increase in intrapericardial pressure due to the accumulation of blood, pus, other fluid, or gas in the pericardial space. Cardiac tamponade typically leads to a crisis by decreasing venous return, which impairs ...
Fatal penetrating injuries caused by missile released from firearms and during bomb blasts are we... more Fatal penetrating injuries caused by missile released from firearms and during bomb blasts are well known. Accidental non ballistic penetrating injury to lateral thoracic artery is very rare. In the instant case, a worker, who was working on a rolling stainless steel machine, sustained a penetrating chest injuryby a metallic object ejected at high speed from rolling machine. Sharp edged metallic piece entered into right axilla and successfully made a rent in right lateral thoracic artery. He was taken to hospital but died during course of treatment. At autopsy a stainless steel metallic piece was recovered from chest cavity. It is the first case; in which lateral thoracic artery is injured in accidental manner by sharp metallic piece. Through this article we have discussed post mortem findings and emphasized on the importance of wearing protective clothes while working in industrial setup.
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine, 2013
A deaf and dumb elderly male brought to hospital with large right sided inguino-scrotal swelling.... more A deaf and dumb elderly male brought to hospital with large right sided inguino-scrotal swelling. On clinical examination diagnosis of right sided strangulated indirect inguinal hernia was made. While the patient was being prepared for surgery, he expired despite all resuscitative efforts. On post-mortem examination part of ileum was found incarcerated in the hernia sac and gross ischemic changes were found. Histopathological study also confirmed ischemic necrosis in the affected bowel. In this article, we have emphasised on sudden fatal outcome of strangulated hernia if prompt treatment is initiated early and reviewed the relevant literature.
The case concerns a dead newborn. The family alleged that his death was due to delay in delivery ... more The case concerns a dead newborn. The family alleged that his death was due to delay in delivery by the attending doctors. Medico-legal autopsy was performed three days later which showed maceration changes suggestive of the foetus lying dead-in-utero for about 24 h which prima facie refuted the allegation of negligence.
An occupational fatality is a death that occurs while the person is at work or performing some wo... more An occupational fatality is a death that occurs while the person is at work or performing some work related tasks. Common causes include falls, machine-related incidents, motor vehicle accidents, electrocution, and falling objects etc. Machine related incidents can occur in any industrial, mining or agricultural settings due to involvements of various types of machine equipments. Crimped wire mesh machine is used to manufacture various types of wire mesh products for household and industrial settings. Authors here report a case of a worker who was accidently injured after his pelvis got hit by two heavy metallic plates of the crimp wire mesh machine. He suffered right acetabular fracture and died after one day of survival owing to hemorrhagic shock. The circumstances which led to death of the worker, risk factors involved and preventive measures to avoid such types of accidents are discussed. Language: en
We report this case where a 16 year boy killed a four year old toddler by inflicting 105 distinct... more We report this case where a 16 year boy killed a four year old toddler by inflicting 105 distinct stab wounds over his forehead, chest and abdomen with a scissor. The mother of the victim had an on-going extramarital sexual relationship with the juvenile. The constant presence of the victim during sexual act developed frustration in mind of the accused. He had made a plan and killed the toddler when family members were away from home. We also discussed about pattern stab wounds caused by scissor.
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Legal Medicine, 2011
We herein report a case of an adult male, while riding a cycle-rickshaw sustained blunt trauma to... more We herein report a case of an adult male, while riding a cycle-rickshaw sustained blunt trauma to the chest after being hit by a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) from the rear side. He died on the spot and brought by police to the mortuary for postmortem. At autopsy, completetran section of the ascending aorta was found associated with blunt external injuries to the chest wall Aortic injury can result following blunt or sharp impact mostly described in motor vehicle occupants. The mechanism of injury and literature regarding this condition are discussed in this article.
Any change produced, or feature introduced, in a body after death, which is accidentally or physi... more Any change produced, or feature introduced, in a body after death, which is accidentally or physiologically unrelated to the natural state of the body is termed as an artefacts. Since artefacts may lead to misinterpretation of post-mortem findings, it is important to rule them out. Artefacts may be produced for a variety of reasons. A case is reported where a chronic alcoholic old male suffering from schizophrenia found dead at his home. At autopsy partially healed scar was present on his neck with effusion of blood in neck structures. Due to non corroboration of history and findings, reinter view of relatives was done which revealed Traecheostomy was done recently. Hereby, the importance of proper history taking is emphasized to distinguish between artefacts and inflicted injuries.
Fatal penetrating injuries caused by missile released from firearms and during bomb blasts are we... more Fatal penetrating injuries caused by missile released from firearms and during bomb blasts are well known. Accidental non ballistic penetrating injury to lateral thoracic artery is very rare. In the instant case, a worker, who was working on a rolling stainless steel machine, sustained a penetrating chest injuryby a metallic object ejected at high speed from rolling machine. Sharp edged metallic piece entered into right axilla and successfully made a rent in right lateral thoracic artery. He was taken to hospital but died during course of treatment. At autopsy a stainless steel metallic piece was recovered from chest cavity. It is the first case; in which lateral thoracic artery is injured in accidental manner by sharp metallic piece. Through this article we have discussed post mortem findings and emphasized on the importance of wearing protective clothes while working in industrial setup.
A 42-year-old woman who fell through a glass tabletop had her lower back pierced by a long shard ... more A 42-year-old woman who fell through a glass tabletop had her lower back pierced by a long shard of glass. She rapidly exsanguinated. At autopsy, a single penetrating wound was present in her left lower back, with complete transection of her left kidney and a 3.5 L haematoperitoneum. Death was due to exsanguination following accidental transection of the left kidney by a penetrating glass injury of the lower back. Glass-topped tables are a well-recognised source of injury in a domestic setting There are far more non-lethal than lethal injuries, many of which involve children. Quite long shards may remain undetected in wounds for considerable amounts of time. Non-tempered glass is a particular risk for breakage. Glass-topped tables should not be used as substitutes for chairs, particularly in overweight or obese individuals.
A 26-year-old young man died shortly after he had suffered craniocerebral impalement from a metal... more A 26-year-old young man died shortly after he had suffered craniocerebral impalement from a metal chair leg during an affray at an airport bar. At autopsy a 25 mm diameter circular wound was present in the left parietal region with protruding brain tissue. Death was due to craniocerebral trauma from a penetrating injury to the head. Examination of the chair used in the assault showed a metal chair with smeared blood on the front right leg that matched the blood group of the decedent. The fatal wound had been inflicted by the assailant with the victim leaning forward while kneeling on the floor. The assault had produced an unusual circular patterned defect in the left parietal bone with dimensions corresponding to the chair leg. The location of the defect and the use of a chair leg were two very unusual features in this homicide.
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