Suicidal “arterial cuts” with subtotal amputation of the left hand Suizidale „Pulsaderschnitte“ mit subtotaler Amputation der linken Hand

Janßen K, Jübner M, Rothschild MA, Kamphausen T (2018)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2018

Journal

Rechtsmedizin Springer Verlag (Germany)

Book Volume: 28

Pages Range: 438-441

Journal Issue: 5

DOI: 10.1007/s00194-018-0268-0

Abstract

In the case of the death of a 76-year-old woman, the situation found at the scene including a distinctive bloodstain pattern and multiple sharp force trauma pointed to the question, whether the injuries were self-inflicted. Due to the results of the bloodstain pattern analysis, autopsy and toxicological analyses in combination with the police investigations, death by a third party could be excluded. Death was due to hemorrhagic shock caused by external bleeding through massive self-inflicted injuries. A special feature of the findings was the intensity of the cuts to the wrist leading to subtotal amputation of the hand.

Involved external institutions

Universitätsklinikum Köln DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Janßen, K., Jübner, M., Rothschild, M.A., & Kamphausen, T. (2018). Suicidal “arterial cuts” with subtotal amputation of the left hand Suizidale „Pulsaderschnitte“ mit subtotaler Amputation der linken Hand. Rechtsmedizin, 28(5), 438-441. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00194-018-0268-0

MLA:

Janßen, K., et al. "Suicidal “arterial cuts” with subtotal amputation of the left hand Suizidale „Pulsaderschnitte“ mit subtotaler Amputation der linken Hand." Rechtsmedizin 28.5 (2018): 438-441.

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