Postmortem Computed Tomography and Computed Tomography Angiography: Cardiothoracic Imaging Applications in Forensic Medicine

Journal of Thoracic Imaging
Heon LeeKyung-Moo Yang

Abstract

With the introduction of modern imaging technology into the forensic field, postmortem imaging, particularly postmortem computed tomography (PMCT), has gained increasing importance in forensic investigations of deaths. In recent years, PMCT, which aims to provide observer-independent, reproducible forensic assessment in a minimally invasive manner, has been incorporated into routine forensic practice in many medicolegal institutions worldwide as a complement to autopsy. To address questions with regard to vascular pathologies, postmortem computed tomography angiography (PMCTA) has been developed and has become a useful tool for exploring the vascular system. Currently, these techniques play roles in screening for potential pathologies for later autopsy confirmation, facilitating focused dissection of the target area, and visualizing lesions that would be difficult or impossible to detect during autopsy. Adequate image interpretation requires knowledge and understanding of postmortem changes in the body and artefacts related to PMCT and PMCTA. This article reviews the PMCT and PMCTA techniques in terms of their indications, applications, advantages, and limitations for cardiothoracic applications. Our findings will enhance reade...Continue Reading

References

Mar 1, 1984·The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology·W G Eckert, N Garland
Feb 1, 1983·Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography·P Krantz, S Holtås
Oct 1, 1994·The Journal of Trauma·Y DonchinM Drescher
Oct 24, 1998·JAMA : the Journal of the American Medical Association·G D Lundberg
Feb 10, 1999·Anesthesiology·A M Ho, E Ling
Dec 1, 2004·Journal of Forensic Sciences·Christian JackowskiPeter Vock
Apr 7, 2005·Lancet·P D GriffithsE H Whitby
Sep 16, 2006·Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc·Richard DirnhoferMichael J Thali
Oct 5, 2006·Journal of Forensic Sciences·Christian JackowskiMichael J Thali
Oct 24, 2006·AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology·Silke GrabherrRichard Dirnhofer
Feb 22, 2007·AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology·Silke GrabherrRichard Dirnhofer
May 15, 2007·Radiology·U Joseph SchoepfPhilip Costello
Apr 24, 2008·AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology·Steffen RossErich Gygax
Nov 26, 2008·Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases·Sumeet S ChughJonathan Jui
Jan 22, 2009·The American Journal of the Medical Sciences·Jianguo XiaoMichael Covinsky
Feb 27, 2009·Radiology·Annick C WeustinkJ Wolter Oosterhuis
Mar 24, 2010·Legal Medicine·Thomas D RuderMichael J Thali
Jul 2, 2010·Korean Journal of Radiology : Official Journal of the Korean Radiological Society·Jang Gyu ChaJoong Seok Seo
Nov 9, 2010·International Journal of Legal Medicine·Silke GrabherrPatrice Mangin
Jan 6, 2011·International Journal of Legal Medicine·Coraline EggerSilke Grabherr
Feb 8, 2011·The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology·Benjamin SchneiderSilke Grabherr
Sep 13, 2011·Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine·Guy N Rutty, Jane E Rutty
Mar 10, 2012·International Journal of Legal Medicine·C EggerS Grabherr
Apr 6, 2012·Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology·Saiful Nizam bin Abdul RashidChris O'Donnell
Jun 23, 2012·Forensic Science International : Synergy·J-B ZerlauthS Grabherr
Jan 8, 2013·International Journal of Legal Medicine·Christine ChevallierGrabherr Silke
Jan 17, 2013·International Journal of Legal Medicine·Katarzyna MichaudPatrice Mangin
Mar 22, 2013·International Journal of Legal Medicine·C BruguierS Grabherr
Apr 9, 2013·Journal of the American College of Cardiology·Christian JackowskiAnders Persson
Jun 21, 2013·Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology·Thomas D RuderPranitha Kamat
Nov 6, 2013·The British Journal of Radiology·T D RuderG M Hatch
Nov 16, 2013·The British Journal of Radiology·S GrabherrP Mangin
May 14, 2014·Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc·Steffen G RossPatricia M Flach
Aug 26, 2014·AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology·Pierre-Eloi LaurentGuillaume Gorincour
Feb 3, 2015·Seminars in Ultrasound, CT, and MR·Giacomo SicaMariano Scaglione
Apr 7, 2015·La Radiologia medica·Silke GrabherrPatrice Mangin
Sep 1, 2007·Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology·C O'DonnellN Woodford

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Mar 27, 2021·Analytica Chimica Acta·Yibo YanChuixiu Huang

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Methods Mentioned

BETA
dissection
imaging
PMA
dissections
biopsy

Software Mentioned

PMCTA
PMCT

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Seminars in Ultrasound, CT, and MR
Laura FilogranaRoberto Floris
Forensic Sciences Research
Silke GrabherrFabrice Dédouit
The British Journal of Radiology
Silke GrabherrPatrice Mangin
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved