Abstract: Objective To explore the main problems and ideas in the death cases of medical tangles after trauma. Methods Twelve death cases of medical tangles after trauma were selected from a forensic science institute during recent six years. Traumatic conditions, medical malpractices and contribute degree of malpractice were estimated and analyzed. Results The reasons of trauma included accidents and intentional injury. Among these cases, there were 10 involved in malpractice, of which 7 cases played secondary role. Conclusion Diagnosis, symptom observation and emergency therapy are the important keys for determining the responsibility in death cases of medical tangles after trauma.

Key words: forensic pathology, wounds and injuries, medical tangle