Massive Subarachnoid Haemorrhage and Fracture of the Transverse Process of the Atlas
- 1 January 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Medicine, Science and the Law
- Vol. 16 (1) , 13-16
- https://doi.org/10.1177/002580247601600105
Abstract
Two cases of traumatic fatal basal subarachnoid haemorrhage accompanied by fracture of the transverse process of the atlas have been described. These cases differ from the cases hitherto known in that fracture of the transverse process was not recognized until the bone was examined after complete removal of the soft tissue. This procedure is highly recommended in all cases in which autopsy findings do not permit definite conclusions concerning the origin of the haemorrhage or no indication of external violence is found.Keywords
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