Beschreibung:
Bringing the long tradition of radiologic pathologic correlation to forensic radiology and autopsy, this volume provides readers with a foundation for applying modern cross-sectional imaging to forensic autopsy. The book integrates more than 300 color images with basic forensic pathology in a topical format. The rich pictorial display of case material establishes a contextual understanding of the material. Following an introduction to basic concepts and a review of imaging techniques, chapters are organized by cause of death. The presentation is supported by full text explanations that review relevant forensic and radiologic principles
Introduction to Forensic Imaging. Integrating Imaging and Autopsy. Postmortem Change and Decomposition. Gunshot Wounds. Blunt Force Injury. Death from Fire and Burns. Blast Injury. Sharp Force Injury. Death by Drowning and Bodies Found in Water. Suicide. Natural Death. Other Causes of Death. Beyond Standard Autopsy.