Citation

Patel DJ, Agnihotram G. J. Ind. Acad. Forensic Med. 2010; 32(2): 110-112.

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(Copyright © 2010, Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine)

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Abstract

To analyze the magnitude of head injury in fatal RTA cases, present study was conducted in the department of Forensic Medicine Toxicology, Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) in 2009 calendar year. The present study was undertaken on 105 victims of RTA who died due to head injuries, which autopsied at GMC, Jagdalpur (C.G). Most of the accidents occurred in the afternoon hours (12: 01 - 18:00). There was a clear male dominance (88.57%). The most affected age was middle age (21-40 yrs) & most commonly affected age group is 21-30 yrs. Vehicular occupants were commonly affected (63.80%) & amongst them two wheeler occupants most commonly involved. Fissure fracture of the skull was commonest (45.71%) & parietal region of head was mostly involved region of the head (27.61%). Among the intracranial hemorrhages, subdural hemorrhage (SDH) was commonest (31.42%). In relation duration of survival time 59.04% of victims died within 24 hrs of fatal accident.