[Analysis of false-positive hyoid fractures: 12 forensic identification cases].

Objective To study the causes of false-positive hyoid fractures and forensic identification.Methods Twelve cases of false-positive hyoid fractures were collected and analyzed. Results Improper dissection technique(4 cases) and congenital separation(8 cases) were the main reasons for false-positive hyoid fractures. Conclusion True fractures can be differentiated from false-positive hyoid fractures.False-positive hyoid fracture caused by improper dissection technique can be identified through examination of peripheral muscle, soft tissue hemorrhage, and the characteristics of fracture end.