Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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96583 | Forensic Science International | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Birth injury of the skull and central nervous system can be a complication of a difficult delivery, especially following forceps or vacuum-assisted delivery. Birth trauma of the head can also mimic the appearance of a non-accidental head injury and is therefore an important differential diagnosis.We report on two young infants with serious head injuries. The difficult differential diagnosis birth trauma versus non-accidental head injury is discussed and the necessity for cooperation between clinicians, forensic doctors and specialized neuroradiologists is emphasized.
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Authors
S. Bode-Jänisch, E. Bültmann, H. Hartmann, G. Schroeder, J.E.W. Zajaczek, A.S. Debertin,