Publications by authors named "Stepanka Pohlova Kucerova"
Article Synopsis
- - Avalanches are infrequent in the Czech Republic, with ten recorded fatalities between 1993-2015, mostly involving young males (average age 27.9 years) engaged in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding
- - The primary causes of death included suffocation and blunt trauma, with some victims suffering from prolonged shock after being rescued, which contributed to their fatalities
- - No instances of alcohol or drug influence were found among the victims, and rescue times after avalanche incidents varied from minutes to three hours
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) might have an inherited cardiac condition background. Genetic testing supports post-mortem diagnosis and screening of relatives at risk. Our aim is to determine the feasibility of a Czech national collaboration group and to establish the clinical importance of molecular autopsy and family screening.
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- The text discusses the dangers of autoerotic paraphilic behaviors, which can lead to unusual and potentially fatal outcomes.
- It presents a case study of a 30-year-old man who died while engaging in multiple paraphilic activities, including dangerous body wrapping and electric stimulation.
- His death resulted from an accident—an electric massager short-circuited, leading to electrocution—highlighting the risks associated with these practices.
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- * In cases of SCD with unclear autopsy results, genetic testing is recommended to identify hereditary heart conditions, following global and European guidelines.
- * The Czech Society of Forensic Medicine has outlined a specific procedure for investigating these cases, emphasizing a collaborative approach involving various disciplines for thorough examination.
Objectives: The aim of the study was to ascertain the incidence, circumstances and causes of sudden cardiac death in persons aged 1-40 years in the Czech Republic.
Methods: De-identified autopsy reports of all individuals who died suddenly between the ages of 1-40 years during the period 2014-2019 inclusive in a selected area of the Czech Republic were analysed retrospectively. Persons with substantial cardiovascular pathology defined by histopathological criteria and those with a negative autopsy were included in the study.
Traumatic Decapitation of the Fetus During Birth: Criminalistic and Forensic Aspects.
Am J Forensic Med Pathol
September 2020
Article Synopsis
- Serious intrapartum fetal injuries, while rare, can have significant consequences for medical staff, though most birth traumas are minor and resolve shortly after birth.
- A unique case of complete fetal decapitation occurred during labor complicated by shoulder dystocia, leading to severe mechanical trauma to the fetal neck.
- Although such tragic outcomes might not imply medical malpractice, they can raise serious ethical and legal concerns.