Tree falling related death
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2015, Vol 42, Issue 3
Abstract
Objective: In this study, tree-falling death cases in the city of Kahramanmaraş are discussed with medicolegal aspects. Methods: 21 tree-falling death cases in the city of Kahramanmaraş were analyzed retrospectively in the study between January 1 2008- December 31 2014. Results: Of all the 21 cases were male and their average age was 59.5 years. All but one case occurred in rural areas. 20% of cases died during hospitalization. Cases of fall were most common from walnut tree (28.5%), followed by fig tree (23.8%) and grapevine (19%). Cases were observed most common in autumn and summer. Extremity injuries were presented 90.5% of cases. The distribution of bone fractures was found most commonly in skull, followed by vertebras, ribs. Cause of death was blunt force head trauma in 47.6% and thorax trauma in 23.8%. Conclusion: Even rare, free-falling case has high mortality and morbidity level. To prevent such injuries, there must be education and informing about public health especially for the rural population. Key words: Tree-falling, death, forensic medicine, autopsy
Authors and Affiliations
Abdullah Avşar, Erdem Okdemir, Alper Keten, Ramazan Karanfil
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