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Blunt Trauma Injuries of Cervico-Thoraco-Abdominal Region among the Victim around Costal Area of Odisha

Monaj Kumar Jena* , Monaj Kumar Jena* , Sudhansu Sekhar Sethi**

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 8(2):p 45-48, . | DOI: DOI:https://dx.doi.org/ 10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.8215.1
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 Objective:  The present study aims to highlight the distribution of cervico-thoraco-abdominal injuries sustained to the victims of blunt force trauma. Material & Methods: This is an autopsy-based observation of cervico-thoraco-abdominal injuries to victims during the period of May 2014 to May 2015 at central morgue SCB Medical College Cuttack. All the deaths from cervico-thoraco-abdominal injuries were included in the study. The autopsy case files and information furnished by the police in inquest were studied in detail. Results:  Among the 246 cervico-thoraco-abdominal injury related deaths, the thoracic injury accounted for most. Male predominance was observed and the age group most vulnerable were 21 to 40 years. Lungs and Solid organs of the abdomen were most commonly involved organ in thoracic and abdominal region respectively. Many of the victims are hospitalized and treated. Accidental manner predominant, followed by rare homicidal cases. No cases of suicidal manner were reported. Many of such cases remain undiagnosed during hospital stay due to inadequate initial assessment and management. Conclusion:  This study not only help in the pattern of injury sustained but also help in its prevention.

 Keywords: Cervico-Thoraco-Abdominal Injuries; Blunt Force Trauma; Fatality.

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  • Monaj Kumar Jena*
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  • Monaj Kumar Jena*
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  • Sudhansu Sekhar Sethi**
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