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Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology 2/2014

01.06.2014 | Commentary

“Shaken baby syndrome” and forensic pathology

verfasst von: Irene Scheimberg, Julie Mack

Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Ausgabe 2/2014

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The concept of shaking baby syndrome (SBS) and the “triad” of encephalopathy, subdural hemorrhage (SDH), and retinal hemorrhage (RH) have become, as Dr. Byard [1] states, a hotly debated topic. SBS has come under increased scrutiny as our understanding of the mechanisms underlying the physiologic responses of neonates and infants continues to evolve. …
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Metadaten
Titel
“Shaken baby syndrome” and forensic pathology
verfasst von
Irene Scheimberg
Julie Mack
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2014
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Ausgabe 2/2014
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Elektronische ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-013-9527-2

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