Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Department
Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology
1687-1030
2636-3356
22
1
2014
01
01
Medico-legal Aspects of Burned Cases Admitted to Burn Unit in Tanta University Hospital
1
13
EN
Mona
Heshmat
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Aisha
Maklad
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Mona
Abo El Noor
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Nadia
Helal
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
10.21608/ajfm.2014.18765
<strong>Background:</strong> Burns continue to be a medical, psychological and economic problem in developed and developing countries. Burns in Egypt represent a major problem as compared with heart diseases, malignancy and road accidents.<br /> <strong>Objectives:</strong> Accordingly, this work was conducted to study the medico legal aspects of burned cases and the magnitude of burn problem in Burn Unit in Tanta University Hospital<strong>.</strong><br /> <strong>Study design: </strong>This study was cross sectional, conducted over six months where (160 ) burned cases admitted to Burn Unit in Tanta University hospital from the start of March 2013 to the end of August 2013. All the patients were included except old burn injuries. <strong> </strong>Patients were interviewed, clinically examined and investigated, and then data were collected in a specially designed sheet for every patient.<br /> <strong>Results: </strong>One hundred and sixty cases admitted to Burn Unit in Tanta University Hospital during a period of six months from the start of March 2013 to the end of August 2013. The highest percentage of patients was among the age group less than 10 years (38.125%). The majority of the studied cases were distributed among males (58.1%) in rural areas (61.9%). Burns at home constituted (84.4%) of burns. Concerning the agent causing burn, flame constituted (51.9%) followed by scald (37.5%), chemical (6.3%) and electrical burns (4.4%). Most flame burns were due to explosion of gas cylinder. Most burns were of second degree (49.37%), distributed all over the body (43.8%) and involved 15-30% total body surface area (TBSA) (40%). Accidental burns accounted for 95% of all cases followed by suicidal and homicidal cases (3.1 and 1.9% respectively). All suicidal cases were females, caused by flame and distributed all over the body with involvement of more than 60% TBSA. While homicidal cases were males in urban areas. Respiratory complications were the commonest cause of death (38.9%). It could be concluded that intensive educational programs concerning burn dangers, proper prevention, safety measures and regular servicing of gas appliances must be followed. Psychological autopsy is needed in suicidal cases.
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_18765.html
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_18765_eb80bcb6dd7cf35af8e097c940c0794b.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Department
Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology
1687-1030
2636-3356
22
1
2014
01
01
Evaluation of the Toxic Health Hazards in Female Nurses Chronically Exposed to Anaesthetic Gases
14
23
EN
Heba
Halawa
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department,Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Gihan
Azab
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department,Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Khaled
Maghawry
Anaesthesia Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
Lamiaa
Adel
Medical Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
10.21608/ajfm.2014.19153
<strong>Background: </strong>Volatile anaesthetics are the major pollutants in operating and recovery rooms of hospitals; where the health care personnel are exposed. Serious health effects may result from chronic exposure to low levels of anaesthetic gases inhalation. <strong>Aim of The study</strong>: The study was carried out to investigate the possible hepatic, renal, haematological and immune parameters alterations in a group of workers chronically exposed to volatile anaesthetic gases compared to a non-exposed control group.<strong> Subjects and Methods</strong>: Twenty-two operating room female nurses were recruited. The control group consisted of twenty-two non-exposed similar for gender and age. Each subject examined for <strong>Hepatic function</strong>: [levels of liver transaminases (Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) and total Bilirubin]; <strong>Kidney function</strong>: [Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine]; <strong>Haematological profile</strong> [complete blood count (CBC)] and <strong>Immune phenotyping of peripheral blood lymphocytes</strong> measured by flow cytometry<strong>.</strong> <strong>Results</strong>: The exposed group showed an increased prevalence of headache, asthenia, gastritis, mouth herpes, allergic reactions, rhinitis, hypertension, arrhythmia, menstrual disorders, abortion, and infertility compared to control group. The hepatic and kidney function markers were highly significantly increased in exposed group compared to control. In addition, a statistically significant decrease in total white blood cells count (WBCs), Neutrophils percentage and a significant increase in lymphocyte percentage were found compared to control group. Furthermore, Cytotoxic T cell (CD8+/CD4-) and natural killer cells (NK) (CD19-/CD56+) percentages increased significantly, While percentages of T helper (CD8- /CD4+) cells and B lymphocytes (CD19+/CD 56- ) significantly decreased compared to control group. There were non- significant difference in red blood cells count (RBC), haemoglobin, and platelet count. <strong>In conclusion</strong> female nurses chronically exposed to low level waste anaesthetic gases developed hepatic, renal, haematological and immune parameters alterations.
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19153.html
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19153_d4ff4e685cc8dcf99184a9b75f3cac87.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Department
Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology
1687-1030
2636-3356
22
1
2014
01
01
A medico-legal problem of child maltreatment among pediatric cases admitted to the Burn Unit of Alexandria Main University Hospital
24
36
EN
Asmaa
El-Banna
Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt
10.21608/ajfm.2014.19154
Child maltreatment is a significant public health problem. Violence and injuries are serious threats to the health and wellbeing of children, as children are at high risk of disability or even mortality due to these injuries. Childhood victimization has long term negative impacts such as low educational performance, becoming more suicidal prone, fear of other sex and acquiring violent behavior. Child maltreatment by burning is a common means of assault that may be difficult to prove.<br /> The aim of the present work was to highlight the problem of pediatric burn injuries, and to study the recorded cases of these injuries to find out if the recorded data are sufficient for diagnosis of child maltreatment, as well as to investigate a fresh case of child maltreatment and the complex medico-legal problems affecting the management of such cases.<br /> Results: an analysis of records revealed 112 cases of pediatric burn injuries (48.9%) among 229 burned cases admitted to the Burn Unit of Alexandria Main University Hospital during a period of six months from first of January 2013 till the end of June 2013. Scalds were the commonest type especially in children below 5 years (77.3%). Perineal burns were mostly found in females (72.2%). The commonest cause of death was multi-organ failure (63.1%). The records gave no data about the circumstances of burn injuries, thus it was difficult to detect cases of child maltreatment, in spite of finding many clues in the records that may point to this diagnosis. In this work, a case of severe maltreatment was examined, investigated and followed up till discharge. As she was a minor and her caretakers were the main offenders, the question was from whom we would take the consent? This created surgical and medico-legal problems in managing the case.
Child maltreatment,child abuse,pediatric burn,medico-legal study
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19154.html
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19154_dbbfae8be5aede66d6f99df7c67a1685.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Department
Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology
1687-1030
2636-3356
22
1
2014
01
01
Can Malachite Green Concentrations in Edible Fish Cause Genetic and Hepatic Toxic Effects? An Experimental Study on Adult Albino Rats
37
49
EN
Nermeen
Hassan
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
Farouk
Elgendy
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
Aisha
El Mansy
Histology and Cell Biology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
10.21608/ajfm.2014.19155
Malachite green (MG) has been widely used as the most efficacious antifungal agent in the fish farming industry. The aim of this study is to evaluate hepatotoxicity of different MG concentrations in edible fish, its mutagenicity and DNA damage on adult albino rats for 4 weeks. Forty eight adult male albino rats were utilized and equally divided into 4 groups, each contains 12 rats. Three concentrations 2.2, 30 and 60 μg/kg body weight (MG) were tested in three independent experiments for 4 weeks. Mutagenicity and hepatotoxicity were evaluated by biochemical, cytogenic, histopathological examination and DNA fragmentation. MG caused an increase of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate amino transferase (ALT and AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels, and decrease in total protein in animals treated with MG as compared to control. Also, all concentrations of MG were found to induce significant DNA damage in bone marrow cells as assessed by chromosomal aberration. The histopathological changes were highly significant in rats treated with higher doses than other groups and persist even after 2 weeks from MG stoppage. We can conclude that MG and its residues in the edible tissue of fish could not be ignored due to their suspected genotoxicity, hepatotoxicity and DNA fragmentation with apoptotic changes even at lower doses, posing a potential risk for human consumption. This leads us to put strict limitations on its use in the fish farming industry in Egypt.
Malachite green,genotoxicity,fungicide,chromosomal aberrations,DNA fragmentation,Hepatotoxicity
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19155.html
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19155_9795fa05f05d2c5641d45ee464aca816.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Department
Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology
1687-1030
2636-3356
22
1
2014
01
01
Importance of canine index in sex determination in Assiut Governorate
50
55
EN
Safaa
George
Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
Heba
Yassa
Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
Wassem
Gerges
Director of Dental Section in Directorate of Assiut
10.21608/ajfm.2014.19156
Identification of living persons and the dead bodies is of great importance in the practice of forensic medicine. Establishing sex is one of the main factors employed to know the identity. Teeth form an exceptional material in living as well as dead for forensic investigations; being available even in mutilated and decomposed bodies as they are chemically very stable tissue in the body. The present study was conducted in Assiut Governorate on 500 dental casts (234males and 266 females) of Egyptian population in Assiut Governorate at random to study the value of maxillary and mandibular canines in predicting the sex. It was observed that mean canine width in both jaws is greater in males as compared to females. Mean Canine index in Lower jaws was greater in males than females but the difference is found to be statistically insignificant.<br /> In conclusion The mandibular canines are found to be more reliable in sex determinations. The mesiodistal width of canines of both jaws is significantly greater in males than females. The mean mandibular canine width in females is 6.012 and it was equal in both sides and in males is 6.09in right side and 6.11 in left side.
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19156.html
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19156_d07ae928cfb53d0961eac8b9426ae096.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Department
Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology
1687-1030
2636-3356
22
1
2014
01
01
A Toxicological, Histological, and Biochemical Study of the Effect of Aroclor 1254 on Thyroid Follicular Cells and the Possible Protective Role of Zinc Sulphate in Adult Male Albino Rats
56
73
EN
Asmaa
El-Banna
Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Fatma
Badr El Dine
Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Rehab
Abd-el-Moneim
Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Fatma
Dwedar
Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
10.21608/ajfm.2014.19157
<strong>Introduction</strong>: Aroclor 1254 is a commercial mixture of polychlorinated biphenyls used in transformers, capacitors, paints, pesticides and others. The effect of Aroclor 1254 on endocrine system, especially thyroid gland has been a point of research interest.<br /> <strong>Aim of the work:</strong> The present study was, therefore designed specifically to investigate the possible toxic effect of Aroclor 1254 on thyroid follicular cells of adult male albino rats and to assess the possible protective role of zinc sulphate.<br /> <strong>Material and methods:</strong> The study was carried out on 45 adult male albino rats that were randomly divided into 3 equal groups. Group I or the control group, which was further, divided into 3 equal subgroups, (5 rats each): received either normal saline or corn oil or zinc sulphate, respectively, orally for 4 weeks. Group II: Aroclor 1254 dissolved in corn oil in a dose of 4mg /kg.b.w/day for 4 weeks. Group III: received Aroclor 1254 dissolved in corn oil in a dose of 4mg /kg.b.w/day with concomitant administration of zn sulphate at a dose of 200mg/kg.b.w/day for 4 weeks. After 28 days, the animals were sacrificed and blood samples were subjected to hormonal assay for T3, T4 and TSH levels. Malondialedehyde (MDA) and reduced glutathione (GSH) were also assessed.<br /> <strong>Results:</strong> Biochemical assays showed a significant decrease in serum GSH, total antioxidant capacity, T3 and T4 levels in the aroclor treated group than both control and protected group. On contrary, a significant increase in serum MDA and TSH levels was recorded in Aroclor treated group than other two groups. Microscopic examination of thyroid gland follicles in Aroclor 1254 treated rats revealed evident histological changes. Most of the follicles appeared smaller compared to the control group. Excessive vacuolation of the colloid at the interphase with the lining epithelial cells was seen. Moreover, most of the follicles appeared lined with high cuboidal epithelial cells with foci of epithelial hyperplasia. Ultrastructural alterations in follicular cells were detected which appeared as high columnar cells with irregular microvilli. Numerous rough endoplasmic reticulum with extensively dilated cisternae that were filled with flocculent material were demonstrated. On examination of the group III, a marked improvement in the histological features of thyroid follicles was noticed.<br /> <strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results suggest that PCB induces oxidative stress in rats as well as hypothyroidism; these effects could be reversed by the administration of zinc sulphate. The decrease in T3 and T4 levels induced compensatory effects in the thyroid, visible as hyperactivity of the thyroid epithelia.
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),Aroclor 1254,THYROID,Zinc Sulphate
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19157.html
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19157_0963b85c58bb1ace3cdec0b8832202d3.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Department
Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology
1687-1030
2636-3356
22
1
2014
01
01
Identification of Sex from Foramen Magnum of Egyptian Skulls Using Three Dimensional Computed Tomography
74
86
EN
Ragaa
Darwish
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Nagla
Salama
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Mohamed
Elsirafy
Radio diagnosis Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Wael
Kholeif
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
10.21608/ajfm.2014.19158
Sex determination from skeletons is an important research subject in forensic medicine. This study aimed to evaluate the sexual dimorphism in the Egyptian skulls based on foramen magnum and some cranial measurements.<br /> <strong>Methodology:</strong> The present study was performed on 100 adult Egyptian patients of both sexes. Multi- Slice Computerized Tomography (MSCT) scan were obtained and reconstruction of 3D models for the cranium was performed. Various parameters related to the foramen magnum, the right condyle and the left condyle were measured on virtual skulls of adult patients.<br /> <strong>Results:</strong> The mean length, width and area of foramen magnum were significantly higher in males(35.3 ± 1.9mm, 30.0 ± 1.9mm and 833.50±72.52mm<sup>2</sup>respectively) than in females(32.8 ± 2.5mm, 27.1 ± 2.4 mm and 699.90±92.09mm<sup>2</sup>respectively). The mean lengths of the maximum bicondylar distance, minimum intercondylar distance and maximum medial intercondylar distance were significantly longer in males(48.8 ± 2.3 , 17.2 ± 1.7 and 25.1 ± 2.4mm respectively) than in females (46.1 ± 2.2, 16.2 ± 1.8 and 22.7 ± 1.7mm respectively ). A significant difference between males and females was elicited regarding the length (24.8± 1.7 and22.7±2.2mm respectively) and the width (14.4±1.3 and 13.5±1.3mm respectively) of the right condyle. The equation which determines sex with high accuracy was the one made from the length of the foramen magnum, length of the right condyle and length of the left condyle, the accuracy reached 87%.<br /> <strong>Conclusion:</strong> It can be concluded that measurements of the foramen magnum and the condyles obtained using 3D CT and the equations acquired from them are reliable tools in sex determination.
Sex identification,Foramen magnum,Occipital Condyle
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19158.html
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19158_a843267555d52edcdd23b62fde6403f0.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Department
Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology
1687-1030
2636-3356
22
1
2014
01
01
Medicolegal Evaluation of Infanticide Pattern in Assiut Governorate, Egypt from 2008 to 2013 (a Retrospective Study)
87
104
EN
Khaled
Abdel Aal
Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
10.21608/ajfm.2014.19159
Infanticide is a crime that has been practiced in all societies since the down of humanity. This retrospective study was conducted to assess the magnitude and evaluate the pattern of infanticide in Assiut Governorate from 2008 to 2013 as well as to study the reasons and suggest the solutions for this crime. The pattern was assessed through examination of the medicolegal reports of infanticide cases which referred to the Assiut Medicolegal Department of Ministry of Justice during this period. Infanticide cases were evaluated as regards the number, annual, seasonal and geographical distribution, ways of notification of the crime, places of concealments of the infants, infant's wrapping, recognition of the victims and accused identities, as well as the gender, condition of umbilical cord, stage of maturity, causes and time passed since death. Thirty five new born infants were found. The biggest number of cases was found in the years 2011 (8 cases) and 2012 (8 cases). The highest percentage of cases occurred in winter and summer months which represented 42.85% and 31.43% of total case respectively. The highest percentage of cases was found in Abnoub and El Fateh center then Manfalout center which represented 28.57% and 22.86% of total cases respectively. The common places of concealment of the infants were rubbish heaps (31.43%), canals water (22.86%), around and inside buildings (20%) and upon a bridges (14.29%). Infants with wrappings were found in 54.29% while infants without wrappings were found in 45.71% of total cases. Identity of infants and suspects of the crime was recognized in 8.57% of the total cases. The percentage of females (60%) was more than males (40%). Non medical ligation of the umbilical cord was found in 65.72% of total. Full term mature infants represented 88.57% while preterm infants represented 11.43% of total cases. The commonest causes of death were head injuries (48.57%) followed by omission (of feeding, coverings and umbilical cord ligation) occurred in 28.57% % of total cases while unidentified cause of death represented 23.81% of total cases due to advanced putrefaction. Time passed since death was determined in 65.71% while it was not determined (corpses kept in refrigerators) in 34.29% of total cases. This study suggest to solve this problem to put a specific legislations of infanticide, write a standard medicolegal report about cases, increase public awareness to search and notify about infanticide cases, improve economic and educational states especially of females, active the security and religious roles to prevent illegal sexual relationships, give attention to social care institutions for infants of unknown parentage and treat mothers which have psychiatric disorders.
medicolegal,pattern,Infanticide,Assiut Governorate,Egypt
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19159.html
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19159_0ae1e2ee01012555e919e2b9e6dac64b.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Department
Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology
1687-1030
2636-3356
22
1
2014
01
01
Comparison of Biochemical versus Morphological Changes of Human In-Vitro Stored and Postmortem Blood Specimens during Different Time Intervals
105
113
EN
Eman
Alaa El-Din
Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
Heba
Mostafa
Department of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
Mohamad
Hosam El-Din
Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
10.21608/ajfm.2014.19160
<strong>Objectives:</strong> Estimation of post mortem interval (PMI) remains one of the most difficult challenges to a medicolegal expert. Postmortem biochemical changes may provide chemical markers to help more accurate determination of the postmortem interval. Obtaining postmortem blood samples is a simple and non invasive procedure. The purpose of the study was first, to compare time dependent changes in concentrations of NADH, ammonia and uric acid versus morphological changes of white blood cells of in-vitro stored and postmortem blood samples for each time points 0, 12,24,48and72h. Second to find out an objective and quantitative standard for the estimation of postmortem interval. <strong>Materials and Methods: </strong>This study was carried out on blood samples collected from 30 healthy volunteers (group I) and 30 medicolegal autopsy cases (group II). Changes in concentration of NADH, ammonia and uric acid were recorded at (0, 12, 24, 48 and 72h) of postmortem and storage periods. Also, blood films have been examined using a light microscope after staining with Giemsa stain to observe and compare morphological changes of white blood cells at the previous time intervals. <strong>Results: </strong>Concentrations of NADH, ammonia were significantly increased with time in (group II) while, uric acid showed no significance increase between both groups for the whole 72 hours. Also, degenerative morphological changes in white blood cells were in the form of pyknosis, cytoplasmic and nuclear vacuolation, nuclear fragmentation and disintegration. These changes were the same in both groups all over the time points of the study. <strong>Conclusion</strong>: From the previous results, it can be concluded that there were time dependent changes in NADH and ammonia levels, degenerative morphological changes of white blood cells. Also, there was a strong positive correlation between concentrations of plasma NADH and neutrophilic changes all over the time points of the study in the medicolegal autopsy cases.
Postmortem interval,Morphological changes,White blood cells,post-mortem metabolic changes
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19160.html
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19160_c42e8ce91f732f3bdd202b2e9ff8014b.pdf
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine, Forensic Medicine & Clinical Toxicology Department
Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology
1687-1030
2636-3356
22
1
2014
01
01
Estimation of Race and Sex Using Ischiopubic Index and Subpubic Angle in Upper Egypt
114
118
EN
Samira
Saleh
Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Qena Faculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
10.21608/ajfm.2014.19161
Accurate estimations of race and sex are essential tools in forensic anthropology. The pelvic bones are the most accurate bones from which sex can be determined, where ischiopubic index and subpubic angle are important parameters in these bones. The objective of our study is to determine ischiopubic index and subpubic angle in Egyptian males and females and compare them with other populations. Antero -posterior radiographs of 120 adult males and females (aged from 18 to 70 years) were studied for measurement of the pubic length, the ischial length and subpubic angle. Results: the mean of pubic length, ischial length, ischiopubic index and subpubic angle in Egyptians males were 72.4 mm, 80.6 mm, 86.3 and 102.4° respectively. The mean of pubic length, ischial length, ischiopubic index and subpubic angle in Egyptians females were 83.5 mm, 74.5 mm, 103.5 and 141.2° respectively. The mean of pubic length was significantly increased in females than males in the (p < 0.05), while the mean ischial length was significantly higher in males than females (p < 0.05), the mean ischiopubic index was significantly higher in females than males (p < 0.05), while the mean of subpubic angle in females was significantly higher than males
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19161.html
https://ajfm.journals.ekb.eg/article_19161_787dbe94f063a88bb612c4e891f49db9.pdf