Post-mortem computed tomography findings of the lungs: Retrospective review and comparison with autopsy results of 30 infant cases

Kawasumi, Yusuke; Usui, Akihito; Hosokai, Yoshiyuki; Igari, Y.; Hosoya, Tadashi; Hayashizaki, Yoshie; Saito, Haruo; Ishibashi, Tadashi; Funayama, Masato

doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2014.12.002

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“…Recent literature indicates that the combined PMCT and PMMR provided the best noninvasive method of cause of death determinations compared to conventional autopsy. Minimally invasive studies of combined PMCT, PMCTA, and biopsies have the greatest sensitivity for cause of death determinations compared to conventional autopsy . Research on imaging alternatives to conventional autopsy will focus on reducing the cost and time of imaging autopsies in hopes of increasing the rate of imaging autopsy …”

Section: Use Of Forensic Radiology and Imaging In Medicinementioning

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Forensic Radiology and Imaging for Veterinary Radiologists

Watson

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2017

Vet Radiology Ultrasound

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Imaging studies are often of evidentiary value in medicolegal investigations involving animals and the role of the veterinary radiologist is to interpret those images for courts as an expert or opinion witness. With progressing interest in prosecuting animal crimes and strengthening of penalties for crimes against animals, the participation of veterinary radiologists in medicolegal investigations is expected to increase. Veterinary radiologists who are aware of radiographic and imaging signs that result in animal suffering, abuse, or neglect; knowledgeable in ways radiology and imaging may support cause of death determinations; conversant in postmortem imaging; comfortable discussing mechanisms and timing of blunt or sharp force and projectile trauma in imaging; and prepared to identify mimics of abuse can assist court participants in understanding imaging evidence. The goal of this commentary review is to familiarize veterinary radiologists with the forensic radiology and imaging literature and with the advantages and disadvantages of various imaging modalities utilized in forensic investigations. Another goal is to provide background information for future research studies in veterinary forensic radiology and imaging.

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Section: Use Of Forensic Radiology and Imaging In Medicinementioning

confidence: 99%

Forensic Radiology and Imaging for Veterinary Radiologists

Watson

Heng

2017

Vet Radiology Ultrasound

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“…Besides, PMCT analysis of pulmonary parenchyma remains challenging for the forensic radiologist [26,27], especially in children [28,29]. The description of the "normal lung" in deceased newborns or in neonatal period would, therefore, be an interesting perspective for a better analysis of lung parenchyma in suspected neonaticide.…”

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Lung density measurement in postmortem computed tomography: a new tool to assess immediate neonatal breath in suspected neonaticides

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“…Evaluating diffusely elevated pulmonary concentrations on postmortem CT can be challenging because of the high occurrence of postmortem pulmonary edema and hypostasis, which can obscure antemortem pathologies such as inflammation or tumors [ 12 ]. In children with established respiration, the air in the lungs may not be visible on postmortem CT images, making it difficult to diagnose conditions such as pneumonia before death [ 70 ]. However, certain conditions, such as ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysms, thoracic aortic dissection, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, and pneumo-mediastinum, can be diagnosed with high sensitivity on postmortem CT (Fig.…”

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Essence of postmortem computed tomography for in-hospital deaths: what clinical radiologists should know

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Postmortem computed tomography (CT) is an essential tool for investigating the causes of death. Postmortem CT has characteristic imaging findings and should not be interpreted in the same manner as clinical antemortem images. In analyzing the cause of death in in-hospital death cases using postmortem images, it is crucial to understand early postmortem and post-resuscitation changes. In addition, it is essential to understand the limitations of diagnosing the cause of death or significant pathology relating to death on non-contrast-enhanced postmortem CT. In Japan, there has also been social demand to establish a system for postmortem imaging at the time of death. To facilitate such a system, clinical radiologists should be prepared to interpret postmortem images and assess the cause of death. This review article provides comprehensive information regarding unenhanced postmortem CT for in-hospital death cases in daily clinical practice in Japan.

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Post-mortem computed tomography findings of the lungs: Retrospective review and comparison with autopsy results of 30 infant cases

Cited by 6 publications

References 15 publications

Forensic Radiology and Imaging for Veterinary Radiologists

Forensic Radiology and Imaging for Veterinary Radiologists

Lung density measurement in postmortem computed tomography: a new tool to assess immediate neonatal breath in suspected neonaticides

Essence of postmortem computed tomography for in-hospital deaths: what clinical radiologists should know

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