Analysis of false-positive hyoid fractures: 12 forensic identification cases / 法医学杂志
Journal of Forensic Medicine
;
(6): 270-272, 2014.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-983917
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To study the causes of false-positive hyoid fractures and forensic identification.@*METHODS@#Twelve cases of false-positive hyoid fractures were collected and analyzed.@*RESULTS@#Improper dissection technique (4 cases) and congenital separation (8 cases) were the main reasons for false-positive hyoid fractures.@*CONCLUSION@#True fractures can be differentiated from false-positive hyoid fractures. False-positive hyoid fracture caused by improper dissection technique can be identified through examination of peripheral muscle, soft tissue hemorrhage, and the characteristics of fracture end.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Autopsy
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Cell Differentiation
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Diagnostic Errors
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Fractures, Bone
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Hyoid Bone
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Muscles
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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