Journal Published Online: 01 April 1985
Volume 30, Issue 2

An Unusual Penetrating Head Wound by a Yard Broom and Its Medicolegal Aspects

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A fatal case of a homicidal penetrating head injury by a blunt object (yard broom) is described. A piece of wood penetrated the skull and remained in the intracranial cavity resulting in infection. The need of careful examination of the head injury is emphasized.

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Bhootra, BK
, Jodhpur, India
Pages: 5
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Stock #: JFS11841J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11841J