Relation between organ weights and body weight in adult population of Bhavnagar Region- a post-mortem study.
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2011-01
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The Current Study was conducted at mortuary complex of Sir T. Hospital, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, during the period of one year 01 Nov. 2009 to 30 Oct. 2010. In this study total 103 cases (72 Male, 31 Female) were selected as per Inclusion & Exclusion criteria. The data collected is tabulated, subjected to statistical analysis and then compared with standard Indian texts and the earlier studies. Brain weight in the region was noted to be 1.98% – 1.76% of body weight and also weight of spleen was noted to be 0.26% - 0.16% of body weight averagely, both of which are higher than data given in the textbooks. Whereas the Right lung weight and Left Lung weight was noted to be 0.90% - 0.66 % & 0.82% – 0.60% of body weight respectively, which is lower than the textbooks. All factors which are responsible for such differences, demands further research.
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Organ weights, % of body weight
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Tanna JA, Patel PN, Kalele SD. Relation between organ weights and body weight in adult population of Bhavnagar Region- a post-mortem study. Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine. 2011 Jan; 33(1): 57-59.