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[Asphyxia protracted after shaking trauma].

W Rabl1, E Ambach, W Tributsch

  • 1Institut für Gerichtliche Medizin, Universität Innsbruck.

Archiv Fur Kriminologie
|May 1, 1991
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A case of shaken baby syndrome (SBS) resulted in infant death. Medical examiners identified subdural and subarachnoidal hemorrhages, highlighting the need for greater awareness of this child abuse form.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Child Abuse Research

Background:

  • Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is a severe form of abusive head trauma in infants.
  • Distinguishing SBS from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) can be challenging, especially without external signs of violence.

Observation:

  • A 3.5-month-old infant was found deceased, initially suspected as SIDS.
  • The father confessed to shaking the infant due to inconsolable crying, leading to loss of consciousness.
  • Autopsy revealed subdural and subarachnoidal hemorrhages from ruptured bridge veins and signs of prolonged asphyxia.

Findings:

  • The medicolegal examination identified key indicators of SBS, including hemorrhages and signs of asphyxia.
  • Despite the absence of external trauma, internal injuries confirmed fatal child abuse.

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  • The father was convicted of fatal infant child abuse.

    • Implications:

    • Increased recognition of SBS signs (hemorrhages, brain edema) is crucial for medical examiners, particularly in German-speaking regions.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering SBS in infant deaths with unclear etiology.
    • Effective diagnosis and legal intervention are vital for addressing and preventing infant abuse.