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DEATHS DUE TO BULL ATTACK IN ARTVIN: CASE SERIES
Öz
Aggressive and unpredictable behaviors of livestock, particularly bulls, present a significant risk of injury and death to farmers involved in animal husbandry. Given the cultural importance of bull breeding in Artvin, analyzing and evaluating the injuries that occur in this context is crucial. This study aims to present cases of bull-related injuries resulting in autopsy in Artvin, highlighting fatal injuries that may occur during animal handling. We retrospectively analyzed cases of individuals who died due to attacks by the cattle they raised among the autopsies performed at the Artvin Forensic Medicine Branch Directorate between 2016 and 2024. Four cases were identified where individuals succumbed to attacks by the bulls. In the autopsies, three of these cases exhibited fractures of the sternum, ribs, and spine, along with internal organ injuries. One individual died from head trauma and cerebral hemorrhage caused by a bull kick. For those engaged in bull breeding, the physical strength and behavioral responses of the animals can lead to head trauma, internal organ damage, and multiple bone fractures. Therefore, the use of protective equipment and its widespread adoption among all workers is essential for ensuring the safety of individuals involved in animal husbandry.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Teşekkür
We would like to express our gratitude to the Council of Forensic Medicine for their assistance in obtaining a work permit and for their contributions.
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Adli Tıp
Bölüm
Olgu Sunumu
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Eylül 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
21 Nisan 2025
Kabul Tarihi
4 Haziran 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 3
APA
Sancı, A., & Kaya, B. (2025). DEATHS DUE TO BULL ATTACK IN ARTVIN: CASE SERIES. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, 16(3), 95-98. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1681042
AMA
1.Sancı A, Kaya B. DEATHS DUE TO BULL ATTACK IN ARTVIN: CASE SERIES. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2025;16(3):95-98. doi:10.33706/jemcr.1681042
Chicago
Sancı, Abdulkadir, ve Burak Kaya. 2025. “DEATHS DUE TO BULL ATTACK IN ARTVIN: CASE SERIES”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 16 (3): 95-98. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1681042.
EndNote
Sancı A, Kaya B (01 Eylül 2025) DEATHS DUE TO BULL ATTACK IN ARTVIN: CASE SERIES. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 16 3 95–98.
IEEE
[1]A. Sancı ve B. Kaya, “DEATHS DUE TO BULL ATTACK IN ARTVIN: CASE SERIES”, Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, c. 16, sy 3, ss. 95–98, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.33706/jemcr.1681042.
ISNAD
Sancı, Abdulkadir - Kaya, Burak. “DEATHS DUE TO BULL ATTACK IN ARTVIN: CASE SERIES”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 16/3 (01 Eylül 2025): 95-98. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1681042.
JAMA
1.Sancı A, Kaya B. DEATHS DUE TO BULL ATTACK IN ARTVIN: CASE SERIES. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2025;16:95–98.
MLA
Sancı, Abdulkadir, ve Burak Kaya. “DEATHS DUE TO BULL ATTACK IN ARTVIN: CASE SERIES”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, c. 16, sy 3, Eylül 2025, ss. 95-98, doi:10.33706/jemcr.1681042.
Vancouver
1.Abdulkadir Sancı, Burak Kaya. DEATHS DUE TO BULL ATTACK IN ARTVIN: CASE SERIES. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 01 Eylül 2025;16(3):95-8. doi:10.33706/jemcr.1681042