Diagnostic Pathology: Hospital Autopsy (2nd Edition)

This expert volume in the Diagnostic Pathology series, written by Dylan V. Miller and Billie S. Fyfe, serves as an invaluable resource for practitioners at all levels of experience and training. The comprehensive guide covers every aspect of hospital autopsy, providing a thorough understanding of the clinical and technical aspects of autopsy practice.

A Comprehensive Overview of Hospital Autopsy

Covering the latest scientific and technical knowledge, this book provides a thorough understanding of the key issues relevant to today’s practice, enabling pathologists to accurately determine the cause and mechanism of in-hospital death. The richly illustrated and easy-to-use guide is an ideal day-to-day reference or training resource for practicing pathologists, residents, students, and fellows.

Key Features

• Complete coverage of every aspect of autopsy practice, including clinical presentation with chart review, technical and diagnostic aspects of autopsy performance, and reporting
• Presents classic autopsy techniques alongside the role of molecular studies and other laboratory and ancillary tests
• New chapters on emerging pathogens and medical entities, toxicity/pathology associated with new drug therapies, and new cardiac and other medical devices
• Updated content on morgue/autopsy suite maintenance, enhanced biosafety techniques, and the role of the autopsy practitioner in a pandemic setting
• Over 1,100 clinical and gross pathology photographs, histologic images, full-color illustrations, and radiologic images provide critical clinical and diagnostic information
• Case presentations highlight important aspects of reporting, impacting clinicians and next of kin

Value for Multiple Audiences

This volume focuses on pathologists in hospital settings, but also provides value to forensic pathologists, private practice pathologists, and others involved in death investigation, such as coroners, medical examiners, law enforcement, and pathology residents.

Easily Accessible Content

The book employs consistently templated chapters, bulleted content, key facts, a variety of tables, annotated images, pertinent references, and an extensive index for quick, expert reference.

Publication Details:
Publisher: Elsevier
Language: English
Hardcover: 464 pages
ISBN-10: 0443235023
ISBN-13: 978-0443235023
Publication Date: May 20, 2024