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01-10-2016 | Original Article

Subdural Hematoma Rebleeding in Relation to Abusive Head Trauma

Authors: Barbara Knox, Lucy B. Rorke-Adams, Francois M. Luyet

Published in: Journal of Family Violence | Issue 7/2016

Abstract

When cases of suspected abusive head trauma are adjudicated in courts of law, one of the theories often presented by defense experts is that a normal, healthy infant or child suddenly neurologically deteriorates or dies several weeks to months after birth or minor injury because a preceding subdural hematoma spontaneously rebleeds after a minor traumatic event. This article reviews the underlying scientific basis of subdural hematoma rebleeding as it applies to this courtroom theory.

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Title: Subdural Hematoma Rebleeding in Relation to Abusive Head Trauma
Authors: Barbara Knox
Lucy B. Rorke-Adams
Francois M. Luyet
Publication date: 01-10-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Family Violence / Issue 7/2016
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-016-9842-y

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