@article{ref1,
title="An autopsy evaluation of defence wounds in 195 homicidal deaths due to stabbing",
journal="Journal - Forensic Science Society",
year="1994",
author="Katkici, U. and Ozkök, M. S. and Orsal, M.",
volume="34",
number="4",
pages="237-240",
abstract="Defence wounds may be of value in differentiating between homicide, suicide and accidental death. A study of 3183 forensic autopsies in Istanbul between 1988 and 1989 showed that 195 deaths (6.1%) were due to stab wounds, and that defence wounds were found in 38.5% of the victims. Defence wounds were seen on 35.2% of males, and 54.5% of females; 39.7% of defence wounds were classified as 'active' and 60.3% as 'passive'; 40.5% were seen on the right hand and forearm, and 59.5% on the left side. There was no connection in this study between the occurrence of defence wounds and the consumption of alcohol by the victim before the stabbing.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0015-7368",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}