Pattern of Craniocerebral Injuries in Road Traffic Accident Cases in Mangalore-Autopsy based Retrospective Study Sileshi Eshetu1, Shetty H Pavanchand2,*, Padubidri Jagadish Rao2, Shetty B Suresh Kumar3, Dsouza Haneil L2, Belay Miressa1, Jibril Ibrahim1 1Postgraduate Scholar, St.pauls Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India 3Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India *Corresponding author: Dr Pavanchand Shetty H, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, KMC, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of higher education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka. E-mail: pavanchandshetty@gmail.com
Online published on 27 November, 2019. Abstract Introduction Cranio cerebral injury as a result of road traffic accident (RTA) is commonly seen in countries like India. This study mainly focused on injuries like craniocerebral injuries associated with road traffic accidents. Methodology Study Design: Autopsy based retrospective study on the patterns of craniocerebral injuries in road traffic accident cases. Study area Study was pursued in department of Forensic Medicine, Tertiary care Hospital, Mangalore among victims who underwent autopsy at Government Wenlock Hospital Mortuary. Sample size determination 195 autopsy reports of road traffic accident victims was reviewed during 2017–2018. Results Among 195 case reports reviewed, most of the victims were males 81.5% and 18.5% female, male to female ratio of 4.4: 1. Highest incidence of RTA was observed among the age group of 30-40yrs ie 45(23.1%) cases followed by 40–50 years having 40(20.5%) cases. The least age group involved was more than 70 years having 7(3.6%) cases. Conclusion It is high time for concerned authority to take appropriate and immediate measures for reducing the incidences of head injury associated with RTA and thereby protecting this vulnerable group of people. Recommendation The outcome of the study is to give proper knowledge regarding preventive measures. Top Keywords Craniocerebral injuries, road traffic accident, victims, pattern of injuries. Top |