TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1989//
TI  - A transition zone phenomenon of the skin in cadavers lying in bath water
JO  - Zeitschrift fur Rechtsmedizin
A1  - Wollenek, G.
A1  - Dietl, H.
A1  - Denk, W.
A1  - Laufer, G.
SP  - 473
EP  - 486
VL  - 102
IS  - 7
N2  - 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>
LA  - de
SN  - 0044-3433
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -