Subdural Hemorrhage, a Retrospective Review with Emphasis on a Cohort of Alcoholics
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Stephen J. deRoux [1] ; Anthony Sgarlato [2]
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[1] New York University
New York University
Estados Unidos
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[2] Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York New York N
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- Localización: Journal of forensic sciences, ISSN-e 1556-4029, ISSN 0022-1198, Vol. 60, Nº. 5, 2015, págs. 1224-1228
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
Subdural hemorrhage (SDH) is a common cause of death. As external evidence of injury may be absent, an autopsy is frequently needed to detect it. We conducted a 3-year review of SDH from the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, with emphasis on a cohort of alcoholics. Our study population of 1942 included 1588 alcoholics. Of the alcoholics, c. 8% had SDH (26% of the total number of SDH). Of the alcoholics with SDH, 57% had associated brain injuries. As alcohol intoxication is frequently associated with aggressive and violent behavior, we are concerned that 6% of alcoholics in our review had no autopsy or imaging studies. It is possible that a portion of thesemay have had a SDH due to an unrecognized inflicted injury. We recommend that autopsies be performed on all alcoholics without a clearcause or mechanism of death.
