Forensic Pathoradiology of Virtual Autopsy

Virtual autopsy is a burgeoning field that employs imaging methods to find the cause of death. This book critically analyses and compares different post-mortem features and their radiological appearance in diverse cases. It orients the forensic doctors trained in traditional autopsy to understand the radiological appearance of their gross findings and the radiologists to comprehend the pathology in an imaging study. Further, it provides the standard operating protocols to be followed in different cases. This can be an alternative to standard autopsies for broad and systemic examination of the whole body as it saves time, aids better diagnosis, and respects religious sentiments.

Key features:

• Provides the reader with 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 specialities of Forensic Medicine and Radiology and helps the readers co-relate 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.

Preface

About the author

1. Concept of Virtual Autopsy

2. Head- Anatomy, trauma, and pathology

3. Thorax- Anatomy, trauma, and pathology

4. Abdomen- Anatomy, trauma, and pathology

5. Neck - Anatomy & Asphyxial Deaths

i. Hanging. ii. Strangulation. iii. Drowning. iv. Gagging. v. Choking. vi. Aspiration.

6. Limbs- Anatomy, trauma, and pathology

7. Sudden Death

i. Cardiovascular System. ii. Respiratory System. iii. Central Nervous System

8. Identification

i. Stature Estimation. ii. Age Assessment. iii. Sex Determination.

9. Postmortem changes

10. CT Artefacts and its Postmortem aspects

11. Virtual Autopsy Cases

i. Road traffic accidents. ii. Falls from height. iii. Gunshot wounds. iv. Stab injury.

Index

Dr Sudhir K Gupta is theProfessor & Head, Department Of Forensic Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. He excelled right from his undergraduate times, securing a Gold Medal in the MBBS examination. He completed his post-Graduation from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India and was awarded Diplomate in National Board. He is a well-known teacher and researcher in AIIMS, New Delhi for the past 28 years and has also been recognized by the Indian Association of Medicolegal Experts. He has worked towards sensitization of the doctors working in the mortuaries to handle the deceased in addition to inculcating an aura of respect and teaching the doctors how to treat their work with utmost dignity. Ever since he took the mantle of the Head of Department of Forensic Medicine in 2013, he started to work towards converting the AIIMS Mortuary into a Centre of Excellence for Forensic studies. He remains member of many State service commission and Union service commission in confidential assignments. Dr Sudhir K Gupta is the pioneer of Virtual Autopsy in India, by establishing a dedicated AIIMS & ICMR Centre of Advanced Research and Excellence in Virtual Autopsy, a first of its kind in India and South Asia. He has also been awarded a fellowship from the Windsor University, Canada. His work has been internationally recognized across the globe from Australia to the United States of America.

Dr Sudhir K Gupta has been associated with AIIMS for more than a quarter of century and has used the opportunity to promote progress in the field of Forensic Medicine. He has served the Nation and has helped in bringing justice through Forensic investigations in various challenging cases in partnership with the CBI, NIA, NHRC, Delhi Police, various state police and all the levels of judiciary. He has served at AIIMS teaching MBBS, MD, PhD students and providing specialized training to National and International doctors. Besides In