Understanding Virtual Autopsy: A Comprehensive Guide

Virtual autopsy is a rapidly evolving field that utilizes imaging methods to determine the cause of death. This book provides a critical analysis and comparison of different post-mortem features and their radiological appearance in various cases. It aims to bridge the gap between forensic medicine and radiology, enabling forensic doctors trained in traditional autopsy to understand the radiological appearance of their gross findings and radiologists to comprehend the pathology in an imaging study.

Further, it outlines the standard operating protocols to be followed in different cases. This can serve as an alternative to standard autopsies for broad and systemic examination of the whole body, saving time, aiding better diagnosis, and respecting religious sentiments.

Key Features:

• Provides an in-depth review of the value of a CT-directed virtual autopsy complementing a regular autopsy and how it can enhance the quality of medico-legal death investigation in a jurisdiction.
• Bridges the gap between the specialties of Forensic Medicine and Radiology, helping readers correlate and understand the concept of Virtual Autopsy.
• Features over 500 original autopsy photographs and CT images with over 100 case reports, including a stepwise approach to each case along with comparative radiological images.

Product Details:

Publisher: CRC Press; December 6, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9781032469027, 9781000994803