Stab wounds in forensic autopsy

In our study, we aimed to figure out the the frequency of cases with stab wounds, identification of the wound, to define the characteristics of the cutting tool, the frequency of injured organs, causes of injury and death, and identification of socio-demographic characteristics of the cases. And also aimed to determine the measures to be taken forward. With in 2327 dead examination and autopsy in Adnan Menderes University Department of Forensic Medicine, 88 autopsy cases who died from stab wounds between 01.01.2005-15.06.2015 were included this study. The average age was 38.6 ± 15.4, 89.8% of the cases were male, 80.7% of cases were murdered, defensive wounds found in 33% of cases, the most common age group was 30-39, the most frequently injured body region was 71.5% chest. Multiple wounds uncover reporting difficulties in stab wound autopsy. Doctor's should be more careful in researching and recording cases for the proper functioning of law. İn our study 56% of the cases died at the scene, this is also emphasizes the importance of further emergency and patient transport. Key words: stab wounds, autopsy, forensic medicine.