Korean J Leg Med.  1997 Oct;21(2):67-72.

Chest Injury

• Rho YM

Abstract

It is important to have adequate knowledge of the circumstances surround ing the death before the start of an autopsy, as identical autopsy findings may be interpreted quite differently under different circumstances. Clothes worn by homicide victims, especially those whose deaths involed blunt force. sharp instruments or firearms, should be carefully examined to detect traces of the murder weapon. The body surface should also be carefully examined to determine the exact nature of the wounds. Certain patterns of injury in cases of suicide versus homicide are outlined. Clues in establishing causal relationship in cases of compensation medicine are investigation is emphasized.

MeSH Terms

Autopsy
Compensation and Redress
Firearms
Homicide
Suicide
Thoracic Injuries*
Thorax*
Weapons
Wounds and Injuries