A Different Type of Physical Violence; Ear Amputation via Human Bite

Authors: Ozdemir M* , Yazla S and Marangoz AE

DOI: 10.23880/ijfsc-16000439

Volume 10, Issue 1

Abstract

General Information: A bite is a type of injury caused by animal or human teeth that can leave tooth marks at the wound site. Human bites may occur in cases of physical and sexual violence and sexual abuse. It is often seen on easily accessible arms, neck, trunk, cheeks, breasts and legs. One of the areas where tissue loss occurs frequently due to bites is the auricle. Case: The case presented in this article is a 21-year-old male. He has a history of being bitten on his left ear by the same person, following the two victims whose ear was bitten before him on the day of the incident. While there was no amputation in the ears of the other two people, in this case the left ear lobule was damaged. He was amputated . Although the lobule piece was stitched into place by the ear, nose and throat physician at the hospital admission on the same day, it could not provide nutrition. Conclusion: Infections that develop directly or after a human bite Since it may cause amputation, these cases should be evaluated from a forensic medical perspective. Depending on the area of amputation , evaluation of the permanent scar on the face and the permanent change of the face, the possibility of injury, if any, causing bone fractures and loss of earning capacity in the profession will be important in eliminating the person's grievance.

Keywords: Forensic Medicine; Human Bite; Ear Amputation; Bite; Violence

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