Forensic radiology: The role of cross-sectional imaging in virtual post-mortem examinations
Engelsk titel: Forensic radiology: The role of cross-sectional imaging in virtual post-mortem examinations
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Författare:
Higginbotham-Jones, Joshua
;
Ward, Anthony
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 29
Dokumenttyp:
Översikt
UI-nummer: 14033676
Sammanfattning
Aim: The aim of this review is to assess the benefits and limitations of using Multi
Slice Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance as non-invasive post-mortem
imaging methods.
Method: The author utilised SciVerse (Science Direct), Scopus, PubMed and Discover to
search for relevant articles. The following search terms were used: virtopsy, minimally
invasive post-mortem imaging, autopsy, Multi Slice Computed Tomography, Magnetic
Resonance. Articles which discussed the use of non-invasive imaging techniques for
post-mortem examinations were included in the review. Any articles published before
2003 were excluded with a few exceptions.
Findings: The decline in use of the conventional post-mortem method has led to the
need for an alternative method of investigation which increases both sensitivity and
specificity, and also is more acceptable to the family of the deceased.
Discussion/conclusion: There are numerous factors affecting the usability of these
non-invasive postmortem options including cost and availability. With the price of noninvasive
post-mortem examinations often rising above £1000, it is considered to be
less economically viable than the conventional method. Therefore, further research into
this method and its implementation in hospitals has been delayed