Difference between revisions of "Forensic pathology"

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 =Blunt force trauma=
 ==Aortic trauma==
-*Aortic dissection due to trauma is often catastrophic.
 *Classic location of injury is subclavian branch point.<ref name=pmid1934437>{{cite journal |author=Kodali S, Jamieson WR, Leia-Stephens M, Miyagishima RT, Janusz MT, Tyers GF |title=Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta. A 20-year review: 1969-1989 |journal=Circulation |volume=84 |issue=5 Suppl |pages=III40–6 |year=1991 |month=November |pmid=1934437 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
+*[[Aortic dissection]] due to trauma is often catastrophic.
-Dissections often classified as:<ref name=pmid9362838>{{cite journal |author=Finkelmeier BA |title=Dissection of the aorta: a clinical update |journal=J Vasc Nurs |volume=15 |issue=3 |pages=88-93 |year=1997 |month=September |pmid=9362838 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
-*Type A - aortic root to the left subclavian artery.
-**Considered a surgical emergency.
-*Type B - distal to (left) subclavian artery.
-**Generally, treated conservatively.
 =Head injuries=