| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103009 | Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A fatal case of a homicidal penetrating head injury by retained blade of knife is reported. The blade of knife penetrated the skull bone after breaking from a knife handle and remained lodged in the intracranial cavity for 5 days resulting in death from intracranial bleeding and brain oedema. The need of proper and complete examination of the head injury and its medico-legal importance is emphasized.
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Authors
B.L. Bhootra,