Difference between incised wound& heat rupture, favoring heat rupture are
A. Margins well definedB. Small &multiple wounds
C. Nerves &vessels around are visible in floor
D. Seen only over scalp
E. shows granulation tissue formation
The Answer is. (B) Small &multiple wounds; (C) Nerves &vessels
around are visible in floor
• Heat Rupture can occur either before or after death produced by splitting
of the soft parts. These splits may be any where, but usually seenover extesor surface and joints. Ruptures occur superficially and resemble laceration
or incised-like wound. They can be differentiated by
(i) Absence of bleeding in wound and surrounding
tissues
(ii) Intact vessels and nerves in the floor.
(iii) Irregular margins
(iv) Absence of bruising or other signs of vital
reactions in the margin.
