Forensic Veterinary Pathology: Sharp Injuries in Animals.
Vet Pathol
; 53(5): 979-87, 2016 09.
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ABSTRACT
Sharp-force injuries are injuries caused by a mechanical force using sharp objects against the skin. Sharp-force injuries are mainly classified as stab, incised, chop, and therapeutic wounds and are less frequent than blunt-force injuries in animals. The analysis of the edges of the wound is crucial, especially if more than one type of lesion is involved. It may be difficult to differentiate between sharp trauma and blunt trauma, because lacerations can resemble incised wounds. The accurate documentation and examination of these injuries may indicate the instrument involved, the relationship between the animal and the perpetrator, and the force of the stab. Situations in which this type of trauma occurs may involve social violence, accidents, hunting, veterinary medical management, and religious rituals. The causes of death related to this type of trauma include hypovolemic shock, pneumothorax, or asphyxiation due to aspiration of blood. Necropsy findings should provide objective and unbiased information about the cause and manner of death to aid the investigation and further judgment of a possible crime.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Patología Veterinaria
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Heridas Punzantes
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Patologia Forense
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Vet Pathol
Año:
2016
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Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil