A review of practical approach in suspected infanticide deaths
Determining stillbirth or livebirth in cases of infant abandonment is a complex and challenging task in autopsy practice. This distinction is crucial in determining whether the death is link to natural causes or potentially involves criminal implications. This review critically examines current meth...
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| author | Lii Jye Tan Beng Beng Ong Nur Syahrina Rahim Cai Ping Koh Mohammad Shafie Othman Zhao Peng Koo Shau-Kong Lai |
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| description | Determining stillbirth or livebirth in cases of infant abandonment is a complex and challenging task in autopsy practice. This distinction is crucial in determining whether the death is link to natural causes or potentially involves criminal implications. This review critically examines current methodologies in postmortem investigations of newborn deaths, emphasizing the importance of accurately distinguishing between stillbirth and livebirth. Our goal is to provide a thorough checklist for forensic practitioners by analyzing pathological, radiological, and biochemical parameters in suspected infanticide investigations. Enhancing the accuracy of these investigations not only aids the judicial process but also serves as a deterrent against newborn abandonment or infanticide. Ultimately, the implementation of stringent legal measures against newborn abandonment is expected to reduce the incidence of infanticide and improve neonatal survival rates. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2b2e53d009ff4783980205845a1e5c7c2025-08-20T02:30:18ZengElsevierForensic Science International: Reports2665-91072025-07-011110042010.1016/j.fsir.2025.100420A review of practical approach in suspected infanticide deathsLii Jye Tan0Beng Beng Ong1Nur Syahrina Rahim2Cai Ping Koh3Mohammad Shafie Othman4Zhao Peng Koo5Shau-Kong Lai6Department of Forensic Medicine, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia; Correspondence to: Department of Forensic Medicine, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Jalan Raja Ashman Shah, Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan 30450, Malaysia.Queensland Health Forensic and Science Services, Queensland, AustraliaFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MalaysiaFaculty of Medicine, Quest International University, MalaysiaDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan, MalaysiaDeparment of Forensic Pathology. University Malaya Medical Centre, Wilayah Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, MalaysiaDetermining stillbirth or livebirth in cases of infant abandonment is a complex and challenging task in autopsy practice. This distinction is crucial in determining whether the death is link to natural causes or potentially involves criminal implications. This review critically examines current methodologies in postmortem investigations of newborn deaths, emphasizing the importance of accurately distinguishing between stillbirth and livebirth. Our goal is to provide a thorough checklist for forensic practitioners by analyzing pathological, radiological, and biochemical parameters in suspected infanticide investigations. Enhancing the accuracy of these investigations not only aids the judicial process but also serves as a deterrent against newborn abandonment or infanticide. Ultimately, the implementation of stringent legal measures against newborn abandonment is expected to reduce the incidence of infanticide and improve neonatal survival rates.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665910725000167InfanticideLive birthStillbirthAutopsyPlacental |
| spellingShingle | Lii Jye Tan Beng Beng Ong Nur Syahrina Rahim Cai Ping Koh Mohammad Shafie Othman Zhao Peng Koo Shau-Kong Lai A review of practical approach in suspected infanticide deaths Forensic Science International: Reports Infanticide Live birth Stillbirth Autopsy Placental |
| title | A review of practical approach in suspected infanticide deaths |
| title_full | A review of practical approach in suspected infanticide deaths |
| title_fullStr | A review of practical approach in suspected infanticide deaths |
| title_full_unstemmed | A review of practical approach in suspected infanticide deaths |
| title_short | A review of practical approach in suspected infanticide deaths |
| title_sort | review of practical approach in suspected infanticide deaths |
| topic | Infanticide Live birth Stillbirth Autopsy Placental |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665910725000167 |
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