Strengths and Weaknesses of Non-enhanced and Contrast-enhanced Cadaver Computed Tomography Scans in the Teaching of Gross Anatomy in an Integrated Curriculum.
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DOI: 10.1002/ase.2034
Abstract: Cadaver-specific postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) has become an integral part in anatomy teaching at several universities. Recently, the feasibility of contrast-enhanced (CE)-PMCT has been demonstrated. The purpose of this study was to identify particular strengths… read more here.
Keywords: pmct; computed tomography; contrast; anatomy ... See more keywords
The value of post-mortem computed tomography of burned victims in a forensic setting
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5731-5
Abstract: ObjectivesFire deaths are challenging fatalities for forensic pathologists, as the main question of whether death was due to the fire or not needs to be answered. In this retrospective study, we assessed whether post-mortem computed… read more here.
Keywords: pmct; mortem computed; post mortem; burned victims ... See more keywords
Postmortem imaging findings and cause of death determination compared with autopsy: a systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00414-019-02140-y
Abstract: Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity of postmortem computed tomography (PMCT), postmortem magnetic resonance imaging (PMMR) and PMCT angiography (PMCTA) compared with autopsy in cases of adult death investigations. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: pmct; death; sensitivity; postmortem ... See more keywords
The benefits and pitfalls of post-mortem computed tomography in forensic external examination: A retrospective study of 145 cases.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.02.030
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Nowadays, post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) has become an integral part of Forensic practice. The purpose of the study was to determine PMCT impact on diagnosis of the cause of death within the context of… read more here.
Keywords: pmct; external examination; death; examination ... See more keywords
Postmortem CT in decedents with SARS-CoV-2 infection. A single institution experience
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DOI: 10.1080/20961790.2021.1977479
Abstract: Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 produced a global pandemic with significant mortality. As autopsies are not routinely performed on all decedents with SARS-CoV-2 infection, postmortem CT (PMCT) may be valuable to provide… read more here.
Keywords: postmortem; decedents sars; pmct; cov infection ... See more keywords
Utility of unenhanced postmortem computed tomography for investigation of in-hospital nontraumatic death in children up to 3 years of age at a single Japanese tertiary care hospital
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020130
Abstract: Abstract To evaluate the utility of unenhanced postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) for the investigation of in-hospital nontraumatic death in children up to 3 years of age. This study included the cadavers of children who died… read more here.
Keywords: years age; nontraumatic death; hospital nontraumatic; pmct ... See more keywords
Postmortem Computed Tomography in Firearm Homicides: A Retrospective Case Series*,†
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DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14453
Abstract: Postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) is integrated into the evaluation of decedents in several American medical examiner offices and medicolegal death investigative centers in many other countries. We retrospectively investigated the value of PMCT in a… read more here.
Keywords: pmct; firearm; computed tomography; postmortem computed ... See more keywords
Technical and interpretive pitfalls of postmortem CT: Five examples of errors revealed by autopsy.
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DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.14883
Abstract: Image acquisition of dead bodies, particularly using postmortem computed tomography (PMCT), has become common in forensic investigations worldwide. Meanwhile, in countries such as Japan which have an extremely low rate of autopsy, PMCT is being… read more here.
Keywords: pmct; interpretive pitfalls; examples errors; technical interpretive ... See more keywords
Can computed tomography replace or supplement autopsy?
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DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15217
Abstract: Postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) has been integrated into the practice of many forensic pathologists. To evaluate the utility of PMCT in supplementing and/or supplanting medicolegal autopsy, we conducted a prospective double‐blind comparison of abnormal findings… read more here.
Keywords: drug poisoning; computed tomography; pmct; autopsy ... See more keywords
Efficacy of postmortem CT and tissue sampling in establishing the cause of death in clinical practice: a prospective observational study.
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DOI: 10.1136/jcp-2021-207946
Abstract: AIMS The aim of this study is to evaluate whether agreement with autopsy-determined cause of death (COD) increases by use of postmortem CT (PMCT) or PMCT in combination with postmortem sampling (PMS), when compared with… read more here.
Keywords: postmortem; pmct pms; pmct; autopsy ... See more keywords
Postmortem CT in Trauma: An Overview
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DOI: 10.1177/0846537120909503
Abstract: As forensic radiology sees an exponential gain in popularity, postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) is increasingly being used in the appropriate setting, either as preautopsy guidance or as part of complementary virtual autopsy protocol. Many articles… read more here.
Keywords: pmct; trauma overview; pathology; radiology ... See more keywords