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Kopylov A.V.

Stavropol State Medical University

Kildyushov E.M.

N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Berlay M.V.

Stavropol State Medical University

Fedko I.I.

Stavropol State Medical University

Avanesyan Kh.A.

Stavropol State Medical University

Karpov S.M.

Stavropol State Medical University

Stillbirth: historical aspects and current state of the problem

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Kopylov A.V., Kildyushov E.M., Berlay M.V., Fedko I.I., Avanesyan Kh.A., Karpov S.M.

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2025;68(3): 51‑56

DOI: 10.17116/sudmed20256803151

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STILLBIRTH: HISTORICAL ASPECTS AND CURRENT STATE OF THE PROBLEM
STILLBIRTH: HISTORICAL ASPECTS AND CURRENT STATE OF THE PROBLEM

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Kopylov AV, Kildyushov EM, Berlay MV, Fedko II, Avanesyan KhA, Karpov SM. Stillbirth: historical aspects and current state of the problem. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2025;68(3):51‑56. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20256803151

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Abstract:

The world literature data characterizing the problem of stillbirth are summarized and systematized in this article. We studied scientific publications of the first half of the 20th century discussing issues that are still relevant today: the feasibility of creating a unified system for consideration of the stillbirth criteria, the importance of managing pregnant women in the antenatal period, the need for comprehensive training of doctors in order to prevent stillbirth. Attention has been focused on the features of performing forensic and coroner’s autopsies of fetuses and deceased newborns. The current state of the problem of stillbirth has been considered. The importance of using theoretical knowledge in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, pathological anatomy for the purposes of forensic medical practice has been noted.

Keywords:

stillbirth
antenatal death
intranatal death
cause of death
autopsy

Authors:

Kopylov A.V.

Stavropol State Medical University

Kildyushov E.M.

N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Berlay M.V.

Stavropol State Medical University

Fedko I.I.

Stavropol State Medical University

Avanesyan Kh.A.

Stavropol State Medical University

Karpov S.M.

Stavropol State Medical University

Received:

05.07.2024

Accepted:

19.08.2024

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