[Analysis of false-positive hyoid fractures: 12 forensic identification cases]

To study the causes of false-positive hyoid fractures and forensic identification.

Twelve cases of false-positive hyoid fractures were collected and analyzed.

Improper dissection technique (4 cases) and congenital separation (8 cases) were the main reasons for false-positive hyoid fractures.

True fractures can be differentiated from false-positive hyoid fractures. False-positive hyoid fracture caused by improper dissection technique can be identified through examination of peripheral muscle, soft tissue hemorrhage, and the characteristics of fracture end.