Establishing the presence of a deformed zone of the blade point of a cutting-stitching tool by injuries to the heart

Devyaterikov A.A.; Avdeev A.I.; Vlasyuk I.V.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20256806128

Devyaterikov A.A.

Far Eastern State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0003-0519-7562

Avdeev A.I.

Far Eastern State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0003-1506-5547

Vlasyuk I.V.

Far Eastern State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0002-9023-6898

Establishing the presence of a deformed zone of the blade point of a cutting-stitching tool by injuries to the heart

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Devyaterikov A.A., Avdeev A.I., Vlasyuk I.V.

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Journal: Forensic Medical Expertise. 2025;68(6): 28‑30

DOI: 10.17116/sudmed20256806128

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Devyaterikov AA, Avdeev AI, Vlasyuk IV. Establishing the presence of a deformed zone of the blade point of a cutting-stitching tool by injuries to the heart. Forensic Medical Expertise. 2025;68(6):28‑30. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/sudmed20256806128

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Abstract:

The significance of the conducted study is due to the high frequency of injuries caused by the impact of sharp objects. According to our empirical data, stab wounds to the heart account for 36% of the total number of injuries caused by stabbing and cutting instruments. The results of the study of scientific literature indicate that studies of the morphological features of stab injuries to internal organs are presented in isolated works. This study presents experimental data aimed at identifying the morphological signs of pericardial injuries caused by knives with various types of deformations in the tip area. In the course of the work, probabilities for each of the morphological signs were calculated and diagnostic coefficients were developed. The results obtained allow us to identify informative signs that have high prognostic value for determining the nature of the deformation of the tip of the traumatic object or its absence.

Keywords:

stab wounds

heart damage

deformation of the tip area

Authors:

Devyaterikov A.A.

Far Eastern State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0003-0519-7562

Avdeev A.I.

Far Eastern State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0003-1506-5547

Vlasyuk I.V.

Far Eastern State Medical University

ORCID: 0000-0002-9023-6898

Received:

18.09.2025

Accepted:

13.11.2025

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