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The authors conducted a retrospective study of 70 cases of homicide and suicide in the Toulouse region to identify the variables that enable us to determine whether a death is a homicide or a suicide. This work showed that the following characteristics-a female victim, numerous wounds, and the presence of 1 or more vertical chest wounds-suggest homicide. It also highlights the importance of inspecting clothing, in particular the position of clothing and the presence or absence of slashes.
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Homicidio/estadística & datos numéricos , Suicidio/estadística & datos numéricos , Heridas Punzantes/epidemiología , Heridas Punzantes/patología , Adulto , Distribución por Edad , Depresores del Sistema Nervioso Central/sangre , Etanol/sangre , Femenino , Francia/epidemiología , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Traumatismos del Cuello/epidemiología , Traumatismos del Cuello/patología , Estudios Retrospectivos , Distribución por Sexo , Traumatismos Torácicos/epidemiología , Traumatismos Torácicos/patología , Extremidad Superior/lesiones , Extremidad Superior/patologíaRESUMEN
Sperm detection can be an important factor in confirming sexual assault in cases of rape. This paper compares three of the most commonly used staining methods cited in the scientific literature: Christmas tree. hematoxylin-eosin, and alkaline fuchsin. The population studied was composed of 174 consenting women seen at the Male Infertility Center in Toulouse. France. The date of their last sexual intercourse was accurately known. Alkaline fuchsin did not seem effective in detecting spermatozoa in vaginal samples. Compared with hematoxylin-eosin, Christmas tree stain appeared to be the most useful test in the first 72 h. Two external factors were associated with decreased detection of spermatozoa: time since in tercourse and sperm volume.
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Violación , Espermatozoides/citología , Colorantes , Eosina Amarillenta-(YS) , Femenino , Medicina Legal/métodos , Hematoxilina , Humanos , Masculino , Colorantes de Rosanilina , Sensibilidad y Especificidad , VaginaRESUMEN
A case of fatal cranial injuries caused by an angle grinder is reported. The scalp lesions were typical of those produced by a cutting disk in a side-slipping movement. On the cranial vault were two bony losses of substance, one of which was deep enough for intracranial penetration of the disk. Signs of deflection of the disk, identical to those found on the scalp, were observed on the external bony table. Because of the circumstances in which the victim was discovered, in particular the damage to the machine which had a broken handle, and the lack of any indication of homicide or suicide, an accident is the most likely hypothesis.
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Accidentes , Traumatismos Craneocerebrales/patología , Adulto , Autopsia , Causas de Muerte , Traumatismos Craneocerebrales/etiología , Falla de Equipo , Resultado Fatal , Humanos , Masculino , Materiales ManufacturadosRESUMEN
Comparative radiological identification using bone criteria has mainly been based on cranial characteristics, in particular sinus patterns or bone changes after surgery or trauma. However, the thoracic skeleton, of which antemortem images are frequently available, also provides useful information. We report a case in which ante- and postmortem chest X-rays enabled positive identification of the victim of a road traffic accident.
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The clinician engages his penal, private and administrative responsibilities whenever he performs a medical act. Common law applies for private practice, as is the case of most pneumologists. Actually, there is little common law jurisprudence directly concerning pneumological situations. We present here the current trends and recent decisions made by judges faced with cases engaging physician's responsibilities.