Abstract
In this study,
the demographic characteristics of the forensic autopsy cases who died as a
result of intoxication, causes of intoxication, origin of the event and the
autopsy findings were determined and compared with similar studies. In this
study contribute to precutions to be taken and creation of a regional data
source were aimed.
Judicial records
of autopsy cases performed in Gaziantep between 2005-2012 were examined
retrospectively. Within the specified period 260 cases who died as a result of
intoxication were included in the study. Autopsy reports of intoxication cases
were evaluated in terms of gender, age, year, month, toxic substance, the
autopsy protocol, we evaluated the autopsy physician who performed the autopsy
and origin of death. SPSS 18.0 was used for statistical analysis.
173 (66.5%) of
260 intoxication cases were male, 87 (33.5%) were female. The average age of
the cases was 35.1 years and 20% of cases aged 20-29. The deaths were seen the
most common 2007 (% 21.2) and January (% 15.8). Carbonmonoxide is the most
commonly detected in cases as toxic substance (n:151, 58%). Pesticides were
detected in 51.5% of suicides (n:17). Only external examination was performed
in 163 (62.7%) cases and the autopsy was not performed by a forensic medicine
specialist in 40.4% of the autopsy cases.
Preventive
measures to be taken and effective treatment approaches can reduce the
frequency and advers effects of intoxication poisoning and intoxication.
References
- Bekir KARAARSLAN, Mustafa ŞEN, Selçuk ÇETİN, Gökhan KARABULUT, Ayşegül BİLEN, Yusuf ATAN, Zekeriya TATAROĞLU
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Gaizosmanpasa University, Tokat Adana Branch of the Council of Forensic Medicine, Adana Department of Forensic Medicine, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep
Abstract
References
- Bekir KARAARSLAN, Mustafa ŞEN, Selçuk ÇETİN, Gökhan KARABULUT, Ayşegül BİLEN, Yusuf ATAN, Zekeriya TATAROĞLU
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Gaizosmanpasa University, Tokat Adana Branch of the Council of Forensic Medicine, Adana Department of Forensic Medicine, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep
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| Journal Section | Articles |
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| Publication Date | February 16, 2017 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: Volume 2 Issue: İssue 1 (1) - 2.İnternational Congress Of Forensic Toxicology |
