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@article{1299765, author = {Joukal, Marek and Frišhons, Jan}, article_location = {Clare}, article_number = {JUL}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.04.027}, keywords = {Reconstruction technique; Facial identification; Crush head injury; Polystyrene head model; Train-pedestrian accident}, language = {eng}, issn = {0379-0738}, journal = {Forensic Science International}, title = {A facial reconstruction and identification technique for seriously devastating head wounds}, volume = {252}, year = {2015} }
TY - JOUR ID - 1299765 AU - Joukal, Marek - Frišhons, Jan PY - 2015 TI - A facial reconstruction and identification technique for seriously devastating head wounds JF - Forensic Science International VL - 252 IS - JUL SP - 82-86 EP - 82-86 PB - Elsevier Ireland Ltd SN - 03790738 KW - Reconstruction technique KW - Facial identification KW - Crush head injury KW - Polystyrene head model KW - Train-pedestrian accident N2 - 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. ER -
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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