A facial reconstruction and identification technique for
seriously devastating head wounds

J 2015

A facial reconstruction and identification technique for seriously devastating head wounds

JOUKAL, Marek and Jan FRIŠHONS

Basic information

Original name

A facial reconstruction and identification technique for seriously devastating head wounds

Authors

JOUKAL, Marek (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution) and Jan FRIŠHONS (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution)

Edition

Forensic Science International, Clare, Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2015, 0379-0738

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

30000 3. Medical and Health Sciences

Country of publisher

Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Impact factor

Impact factor: 1.950

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14110/15:00082924

Organization unit

Faculty of Medicine

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.04.027

UT WoS

000355816200013

Keywords in English

Reconstruction technique; Facial identification; Crush head injury; Polystyrene head model; Train-pedestrian accident

Abstract

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.

Citovat

JOUKAL, Marek and Jan FRIŠHONS. A facial reconstruction and identification technique for seriously devastating head wounds. Forensic Science International. Clare: Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2015, vol. 252, JUL, p. 82-86. ISSN 0379-0738. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.04.027.

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JOUKAL, Marek and Jan FRIŠHONS. A facial reconstruction and identification technique for seriously devastating head wounds. \textit{Forensic Science International}. Clare: Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2015, vol.~252, JUL, p.~82-86. ISSN~0379-0738. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.04.027.

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