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Abstract
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BACKGROUND: Electrocution is the main cause of death in developing countries. The present study was conducted to determine skin in electrocution deaths.
Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 75 electrocution deaths of both genders. The skin samples were examined for gross changes, processed in the routine manner and stained with Haematoxylin and Eosin. The slides were examined to see the histopathological changes.
Results: Out of 75 patients, males were 45 and females were 30. Upper extremity was involved in 47 cases, lower extremity in 20 and both in 8 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Denudation of epidermis with central depression was seen in 55, zone of redness in 16 and no abnormality in 4 cases.
Conclusion: Authors found that maximum deaths were seen in males and denudation of epidermis with central depression was most common finding of skin.
Language: en |