ISSN:0195-7910    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0195-7910    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Postmortem vitreous humor magnesium concentrations were determined in 27 alcoholics and in 27 nonalcoholicsf who died of various causes. No significant differences in mangnesium values were present between these two groups. The concentrations in those dying with alcohol withdrawal syndrome or in those with postmortem findings limited to hepatic fatty change did not differ significantly from those in the nonalcoholic group or from those of the alcoholics dying of other causes. There was no correlation between vitreous humor magnesium concentrations and postmortem interval in any groupl We conclude that vitreous humor magnesium determination is not helpful in the postmortem evaluation of suspected alcohl-related deaths or in determining postmortem in-terval.

ISSN:0195-7910    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

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Redear sunfish (Lepomis microlophus) were collectedf from Martin Lake in east Texas. For at lest 8 months, 1 year earlier, aqueous selenium-laden effluent from man made sources wasf released into this 5,000-acre reservoir (unpublished data). redear sunfish from a reference lake, 8 km upstream, were collected for comparison to Martin Lake fish. The hepatopancreasf (e.e., liver and associated, disseminated exocrine pancreas), mesonephros(i.e., kidney), gonads, heart, spleen, stomach, and gill arches weref preseved for histopahological examination using optical and/or transmission electron microsocopy.Livers from Martin Lake redear sunfish (which had accumulated approximately 20 ppm selenium in the liver) showed central necrosis, reduced quantities of rough endoplasmic reticulum and glycogen particles, and increased numbers of iysosome-like structures. Kidneys showed proliferative glomerulonephritis, and exocrine pancreas showed marked hypertrophy at the optical level. ultras-tructurally, architectural disorganization, reduced rough endoplasmic reticulum, increased cisternal space, and proliferation of smooth endoplasmic reticulum were evident. The stomach, spleen, gill, heart, and gonads showed no abnormalities.

ISSN:0195-7910    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

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This report describes a case of fatal retropleural hematoma complicating percutaneous insertion of a central vein catheter. The patient was a 55-year-old female undergoing surgery for severe rheumatic mitral valve disease. Factors responsible for this fcatastrophic incident aref the anticoagulation of the patient, the edematous state of soft tissues, and the multiple puncture of the wall of the jugular vein.

ISSN:0195-7910    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

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To study the characteristics of homicide in childhood, a review was done of the 29 medical examiner-autopsied children under 10 yearsf of age who died under suspicious circumstances in Cook County in the first half of 1981 (17 by homicide, 12 by manner undetermined). Eleven cases occurred in January. The city victims came from neighborhoods characterized by poverty and female-headed households, consistent with the ecologicl model of child abuse. Eleven victims were infants:seven female, five white. The older victims were incresingly male and black with increasing age. Mean ages differed markedly for different types of injuries, with CNS and miscellaneous injuries typical in infancy, arson and beatings in toddler/perschool ages, and gunshot and pedestrain injuries in the school years. The data suggest that there are three clincally distinguishable types of homicide in childhood-infanticide, fatal child abuse and neglect after infancy, and murder in the community-related to developmental characteristics of the victims.

ISSN:0195-7910    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

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Autopsy findings in 10 cases of high-velocity impact with water-all suicides-are demonstrated. The injuries vary from no lesion at all to severe injuries, the fatal injuries predominately located to the thorax and the spine. All but one victim fell 35–37 meters; the last one fell 51 meters.The cause of death was drowning in six cases; in four cases, injuries weref responsible for the fatal outcome. Head and neck injuries of any importance were not observed in the present investigation.

ISSN:0195-7910    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

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Eighty-seven fingernails were analyzed for ABO(H) blood group substances. It was observed that with the application of modified absorption elution technique, the blood group substances can be successfully drawn from fingrnails.

ISSN:0195-7910    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

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The completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 was a milestone in American history. Seventy years later in August 1939, the westbond, new Southern Pacific railroad streamlined passenger train “City of San Francisco,” was intentionally derailed at high speed in northern Nevada by saboteurs who had moved a rail out of alignment. This resulted in a spectacular wreck, claiming the lives of 24 passengers and crew. Despite the finding of physical and trace evidence;and lengthy, exhaustive investigations by railroad police, the FBI, and forensic scientists, th perpetrators were never brought to justice. Deaths resulting from vndalism and sabotage are among the least common of railroad-related deaths; however, acts of vandalism and violence includig train derailment are increasingly frequent in this county. Law enforcement officers and forensic scientists must be able to place these incidents in their proper perspective and to successfully investigate and solve them by employinhg all means at thier disposal.

ISSN:0195-7910    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Investigation of child abuse deaths is often hindered by meager or unusual autopsy findings.Circumstantial factors are crucial in such investigations for a thorough understanding of the mechanism and manner of death. We present a case of childhood poisoning from aspirin and alcohol to demonstrate the medical neglect by the parents and the ablatant discrepancies between th history provided by the parents and the actual facts preceding th child's death.

ISSN:0195-7910    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1983

数据来源: OVID