Whiplash Injury of Liver- A Case Report Based on Hypothesis of Sudden Deceleration Producing Complete Transection of Liver
Datta, A., Goswami, D., Shukla, S., Galoria, D., Rana, P., Moondra, P. (2024). Whiplash Injury of Liver- A Case Report Based on Hypothesis of Sudden Deceleration Producing Complete Transection of Liver. EKB Journal Management System, 24(4), 13-16. doi: 10.21608/ejfsat.2024.304631.1335
Arijit Datta; Dhara Goswami; Srushti Shukla; Darshan Galoria; Pradip Rana; Poorvi Moondra. "Whiplash Injury of Liver- A Case Report Based on Hypothesis of Sudden Deceleration Producing Complete Transection of Liver". EKB Journal Management System, 24, 4, 2024, 13-16. doi: 10.21608/ejfsat.2024.304631.1335
Datta, A., Goswami, D., Shukla, S., Galoria, D., Rana, P., Moondra, P. (2024). 'Whiplash Injury of Liver- A Case Report Based on Hypothesis of Sudden Deceleration Producing Complete Transection of Liver', EKB Journal Management System, 24(4), pp. 13-16. doi: 10.21608/ejfsat.2024.304631.1335
Datta, A., Goswami, D., Shukla, S., Galoria, D., Rana, P., Moondra, P. Whiplash Injury of Liver- A Case Report Based on Hypothesis of Sudden Deceleration Producing Complete Transection of Liver. EKB Journal Management System, 2024; 24(4): 13-16. doi: 10.21608/ejfsat.2024.304631.1335

Whiplash Injury of Liver- A Case Report Based on Hypothesis of Sudden Deceleration Producing Complete Transection of Liver

The Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences and Applied Toxicology
Volume 24, Issue 4, December 2024, Page 13-16  XML PDF (324.07 K)
Document Type: Case Reports
DOI: 10.21608/ejfsat.2024.304631.1335
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Authors
Arijit Datta email orcid 1; Dhara Goswami2; Srushti Shukla3; Darshan Galoria4; Pradip Rana1; Poorvi Moondra5
1Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Pramukhswami Medical College & Sri Krishna Hospital, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad
2Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Science, Kacch University, Bhuj Gujarat
3Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Pramukhswami Medical College & Sri Krishna Hospital, Bhaikaka University,Karamsad Gujarat
4Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Pramukhswami Medical College & Sri Krishna Hospital, Bhaikaka University, Karamsad Gujarat
5MBBS Student, Government Medical College, Kota, Rajasthan, India
Abstract
Background: Injuries to internal organs are common in road traffic accidents. Autopsy surgeons frequently encounter damage to the vital organs of the abdomen during postmortem examination. The abdominal wall is a robust structure that transmits the impact force to the liver, stomach, intestine, or spleen, causing rupture of these organs. In cases of a blunt impact force, the abdominal muscles may also produce bruises in their muscle layers. However, severe injury to the internal organs of the abdomen without any injury to the muscular layers of the abdomen is rare. Methodology: The current study reports on an instance of a road traffic accident in which the liver was completely separated without sustaining any injuries to the anterior abdominal wall. Results: This document highlights a distinctive pattern of liver injury resulting from sudden deceleration forces without any direct impact on the abdominal wall, which is commonly referred to as whiplash. Conclusion: Severe injuries to the vital organs of the abdomen can occur without any direct blunt or sharp-force trauma to the abdominal wall. These injuries can develop as a result of sudden acceleration or deceleration.
Keywords
Sudden declaration; Liver injury; Forensic pathology; Whiplash injury; Road traffic accident
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