2015
A facial reconstruction and identification technique for seriously devastating head wounds
JOUKAL, Marek a Jan FRIŠHONSZákladní údaje
Originální název
A facial reconstruction and identification technique for seriously devastating head wounds
Autoři
JOUKAL, Marek (203 Česká republika, garant, domácí) a Jan FRIŠHONS (203 Česká republika, domácí)
Vydání
Forensic Science International, Clare, Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2015, 0379-0738
Další údaje
Jazyk
angličtina
Typ výsledku
Článek v odborném periodiku
Obor
30000 3. Medical and Health Sciences
Stát vydavatele
Irsko
Utajení
není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství
Impakt faktor
Impact factor: 1.950
Kód RIV
RIV/00216224:14110/15:00082924
Organizační jednotka
Lékařská fakulta
UT WoS
000355816200013
Klíčová slova anglicky
Reconstruction technique; Facial identification; Crush head injury; Polystyrene head model; Train-pedestrian accident
Štítky
Příznaky
Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno
Změněno: 28. 4. 2016 13:10, Ing. Mgr. Věra Pospíšilíková
Anotace
V originále
Many authors have focused on facial identification techniques, and facial reconstructions for cases when skulls have been found are especially well known. However, a standardized facial identification technique for an unknown body with seriously devastating head injuries has not yet been developed. A reconstruction and identification technique was used in 7 cases of accidents involving trains striking pedestrians. This identification technique is based on the removal of skull bone fragments, subsequent fixation of soft tissue onto a universal commercial polystyrene head model, precise suture of dermatomuscular flaps, and definitive adjustment using cosmetic treatments. After reconstruction, identifying marks such as scars, eyebrows, facial lines, facial hair and partly hairstyle become evident. It is then possible to present a modified picture of the reconstructed face to relatives. After comparing the results with photos of the person before death, this technique has proven to be very useful for identifying unknown bodies when other identification techniques are not available. This technique is useful for its being rather quick and especially for its results.