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How useful are ultraviolet, infrared, and narrow band light sources for enhancing occult bruises in cases of assault?

verfasst von: Kelly Olds, Roger W. Byard, Calle Winskog, Neil E. I. Langlois

Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Ausgabe 2/2016

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Bruises result from the application of blunt forces that cause tearing of blood vessels within the dermis causing leakage of blood into the surrounding tissues [1]. Thus, a bruise can be identified by the presence of erythrocytes in the tissue adjacent to blood vessels. Bruising is often noted in cases of violence including child abuse, and is documented in up to 65 % of sexual assaults [2‐4]. These injuries serve as evidence of trauma that can be extremely important in a forensic context. However, bruises may not always be visible to the naked eye due to factors such as skin color and depth of injury [5, 6]. Therefore, enhancing their detection may improve forensic assessments. …

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Titel: How useful are ultraviolet, infrared, and narrow band light sources for enhancing occult bruises in cases of assault?
verfasst von: Kelly Olds
Roger W. Byard
Calle Winskog
Neil E. I. Langlois
Publikationsdatum: 05.03.2016
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Ausgabe 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Elektronische ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-016-9756-2

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How useful are ultraviolet, infrared, and narrow band light sources for enhancing occult bruises in cases of assault?

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