Analysis of autopsies in 2 years- A retrospective study
Journal Title: Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: An autopsy is a specialized procedure that consists of examination of dead body to find out cause of death, manner of death, time since death and identification. The present study was conducted to determine autopsies in a 2 year. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 147 autopsies performed in 2 year. The purpose of the study was explained to the institutional ethical committee and permission to carry out work was obtained. The reason of death, gender and age group was recorded. Results: Age group 0-10 years had 4 male and 2 female, 11-20 years had 10 males and 5 females, 21-30 years had 7 males and 10 females, 31-40 years had 12 males and 13 females, 41-50 years had 9 males and 14 females, 51-60 years had 15 males and 12 females and >60 years had 14 males and 20 females. The reason for deaths was RTA (24), poisoning (20), hanging (13), assault (14), natural (30), drowning (8), burn (10) and fall (18). Conclusion: Autopsy is the fundamental procedure to that should be performed in every suspected death. It should be performed routinely.
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Baljeet Singh, Mohammad Wasi Khan
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