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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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.
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Original language English
Type of outcome Article in a journal
Field of Study 30000 3. Medical and Health Sciences
Country of publisher Ireland
Confidentiality degree is not subject to a state or trade secret
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
Tags EL OK
Tags International impact, Reviewed
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Abstract
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.
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