Journal of Forensic Medicine ›› 2026, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (1): 43-48.DOI: 10.12116/j.issn.1004-5619.2025.450508
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Xin NIU, Zhe CAO. Forensic Significance of Mesenteric Injury in Child Abuse Cases[J]. Journal of Forensic Medicine, 2026, 42(1): 43-48.
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| 编号 | 性别 | 年龄 | 致伤手段 | 死亡原因 | 肠系膜损伤形态 | 文献 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 男 | 11个月 | 暴力压迫腹部(推测为手指)伴摇晃 | 腹腔积血 | 撕裂 | [ |
| 2 | 男 | 11个月 | 腹部钝性暴力(推测为徒手或踢伤) | 大量乳糜腹水 | 肠系膜根部陈旧性损伤形成纤维硬化 | [ |
| 3 | 男 | 17个月 | 摇晃及挤压身体 | 多器官损伤及颅内出血 | 根部撕裂 | [ |
| 4 | 女 | 21个月 | 腹部钝性暴力 | 腹腔积血 | 根部撕裂 | [ |
| 5 | 男 | 3岁 | 腹部钝性暴力 | 腹腔积血 | 十二指肠-空肠连接处撕裂 | [ |
| 6 | 男 | 3岁 | 施虐者对儿童腹部中线处踩踏 | 腹腔积血 | 肠系膜下动脉完全断裂 | [ |
| 7 | 女 | 3.8岁 | 骑跨腹部 | 腹腔积血 | 游离缘撕裂 | [ |
| 8 | 女 | - | 腹部钝性暴力 | 腹腔积血 | 多处撕裂 | [ |
Tab. 1 Statistical table of 8 cases of child abuse resulting in mesenteric injuries
| 编号 | 性别 | 年龄 | 致伤手段 | 死亡原因 | 肠系膜损伤形态 | 文献 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 男 | 11个月 | 暴力压迫腹部(推测为手指)伴摇晃 | 腹腔积血 | 撕裂 | [ |
| 2 | 男 | 11个月 | 腹部钝性暴力(推测为徒手或踢伤) | 大量乳糜腹水 | 肠系膜根部陈旧性损伤形成纤维硬化 | [ |
| 3 | 男 | 17个月 | 摇晃及挤压身体 | 多器官损伤及颅内出血 | 根部撕裂 | [ |
| 4 | 女 | 21个月 | 腹部钝性暴力 | 腹腔积血 | 根部撕裂 | [ |
| 5 | 男 | 3岁 | 腹部钝性暴力 | 腹腔积血 | 十二指肠-空肠连接处撕裂 | [ |
| 6 | 男 | 3岁 | 施虐者对儿童腹部中线处踩踏 | 腹腔积血 | 肠系膜下动脉完全断裂 | [ |
| 7 | 女 | 3.8岁 | 骑跨腹部 | 腹腔积血 | 游离缘撕裂 | [ |
| 8 | 女 | - | 腹部钝性暴力 | 腹腔积血 | 多处撕裂 | [ |
| 指标 | 虐待性肠系膜损伤 | 意外性肠系膜损伤 |
|---|---|---|
| 损伤形态 | 撕裂伤、挫伤 | 挫伤、撕裂伤及撕脱伤 |
| 损伤次数 | 可新旧并存,可见肠系膜瘢痕;低能量反复打击; | 急性单一;高能量单次冲击; |
| 损伤机制 | 伴随其他器官损伤时,受力方向可不一致; 挤压与冲击 | 伴随其他器官损伤时受力方向一致; 挤压、冲击、腹部肌肉收缩及间接暴力 |
| 致伤手段 | 拳脚打击、抛摔 | 交通事故、高坠、意外摔跌 |
| 伴随典型损伤 | 十二指肠壁内血肿 | 安全带综合征 |
| 生前诊断 | 肠系膜弥漫性的条索状改变与频繁损伤相关 | 无特异性表现 |
Tab. 2 Differential diagnostic features between abusive mesenteric injuries and accidental mesenteric injuries
| 指标 | 虐待性肠系膜损伤 | 意外性肠系膜损伤 |
|---|---|---|
| 损伤形态 | 撕裂伤、挫伤 | 挫伤、撕裂伤及撕脱伤 |
| 损伤次数 | 可新旧并存,可见肠系膜瘢痕;低能量反复打击; | 急性单一;高能量单次冲击; |
| 损伤机制 | 伴随其他器官损伤时,受力方向可不一致; 挤压与冲击 | 伴随其他器官损伤时受力方向一致; 挤压、冲击、腹部肌肉收缩及间接暴力 |
| 致伤手段 | 拳脚打击、抛摔 | 交通事故、高坠、意外摔跌 |
| 伴随典型损伤 | 十二指肠壁内血肿 | 安全带综合征 |
| 生前诊断 | 肠系膜弥漫性的条索状改变与频繁损伤相关 | 无特异性表现 |
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