@article{ref1,
title="A transition zone phenomenon of the skin in cadavers lying in bath water",
journal="Zeitschrift fur Rechtsmedizin",
year="1989",
author="Wollenek, G. and Dietl, H. and Denk, W. and Laufer, G.",
volume="102",
number="7",
pages="473-486",
abstract="In three cases a phenomenon is reported, seen on the skin of bodies found dead after a longer time of lying in bathtubs filled with water. The sign was parallel to the surface of the water and showed a breadth up to about 1 cm. Contrary to the surrounding skin, the mark was characterized by paleness and clearly les distinct formation of postmortem alterations as put-refaction. Searching for an explanation, temperature measurements were performed in model. The results showed the marginal paleness of the skin to be a thermal phase transition phenomenon. This mark has a forensic message too: it demonstrates a longer remaining of the corpse in the corresponding position, is a statement concerning the high of the water level, and allows a reconstruction of the original situation after manipulation, but is no sign of vital reaction.<p /><p>Language: de</p>",
language="de",
issn="0044-3433",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}