The Virtopsy Approach

TRAMA

A term coined by noted forensic pathologist Richard Dirnhofer, virtopsy refers to 'virtual autopsy', a modality that employs a spectrum of technologies including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy, and 3D photogrammetry and surface scanning. This title reveals a comprehensive summary of the virtopsy procedure.

NOTE EDITORE

Charred, badly decomposed, or mummified corpses, as well as those restrictions forced upon coroners by certain religious sects, often make autopsies impossible to perform. In addition, lack of manpower among the personnel charged with performing autopsies frequently creates a backlog of cases in the coroner’s office. This delay increases the likelihood that causes of death will go undetermined and criminal perpetrators will go unpunished. The solution can be found in what has come to be known as the virtopsy®, a minimally invasive and efficient way to perform an autopsy through state-of-the-art imaging-guided means. A term coined by noted forensic pathologist Richard Dirnhofer, virtopsy refers to "virtual autopsy," a modality that employs a spectrum of technologies including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy, and 3D photogrammetry and surface scanning. In The Virtopsy Approach: 3D Optical and Radiological Scanning and Reconstruction in Forensic Medicine, the authors reveal a comprehensive summary of the virtopsy procedure. Well-organized, detailed enough to serve as a how-to guide for newcomers to the field, and copiously illustrated with many color figures accompanied by appropriate explanatory captions, this volume breaks new ground in the world of autopsy science.

SOMMARIO

Introduction Foreward (R)evolution in Forensic Medicine - Preface From Autopsy to Virtopsy: Oral Description Versus Image – Value of Evidence History of Virtopsy – How it all began… "Virtopsy ® after more than some 100 cases: Statement and Perspectives of Forensic Imaging by using 3D Optical and combined CT / MRI Whole Body Scanning" Legal Side Virtopsy and the Law The Extraordinary Death Virtopsy and the Swiss Legal system - New Evidence Law in Forensic Medicine? Religion Imaging and Visualization Methods / Explanation of Technique External Body Documentation Historical Development of Geometric Documentation of Wounds in Forensic Medicine Photogrammetrical 3D Documentation Optical 3D Surface Scanning Photogrammetry and 3D Surface Scanning of the Deceased Digitizing of Injuries of Living Persons Internal Body Documentation Conventional Radiography X-ray Computed Tomography Micro-CT Basics of MR Imaging and Spectroscopy Virtual Histology by Magnetic Resonance Microscopy 3D Visualization of Radiological Data Visualization of Radiological Data - Basics Visualization of Radiological Data - Future Storage of Radiological Data  (PACS) The Virtopsy Database Head to toe: Forensic Atlas and Application of Imaging  techniques Intravital Versus Post-Mortem Imaging The Virtopsy Project – a Historical Overview of the Literature External Body Documentation 3D Photogrammetric Analysis of Injuries Generation of 3D Models from the Surface Scanning Data Visualization of the 3D Models in True Color Internal Body Documentation Conventional Radiology Computed Tomography – CT Magnetic Resonance Imaging – MRI Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy  in Forensic Medicine Documentation of Extracorporeal Findings Injury-Inflicting Instruments Incident Scenes Forensic Topics Radiologic Identification Thanatology Decomposition Investigation of Decomposing Sheep Brain by Means of 1H-MR-Spectroscopy: An Attempt Towards an Objective PMI Estimation in the Later Postmortem Period Vital Reactions / Vital Signs Incident Specific Natural Death Cerebral Pathology in Natural Death Cardiac Pathology Other Organsystem Pathology Post-Mortem Imaging of Blunt Trauma Forensic Neuroimaging Sharp Trauma Gunshot Fatal Hemorrhage in Post-mortem Cross Sectional Radiology Strangulation Drowning - Post-Mortem Imaging Findings Thermal Damage Thermal Damage – Heat and Burns Hypothermia Electricity Clinical Forensic Imaging Medical Malpractice Virtopsy as a Multi Tool Approach Analysis, Visualization and Reconstruction Methods Morphologic- Geometric Comparison of Patterned Injuries with the Assumed Injury Causing Tool Forensic Reconstruction Blood Spatter Analysis Footprint Documentation Biopsy Angiography Post-Mortem Angiography: Historical Review and Overview of Former and Current Techniques Postmortem Minimal Invasive Angiography Experiences with Virtual Autopsy Approached Worldwide Miscellaneous Paleoradiology Forensic Veterinary Radiology

AUTORE

Michael Thali, Richard Dirnhofer, Peter Vock

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780849381782
• Dimensioni: 11 x 8.5 in Ø 4.15 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Illustration Notes: 300 b/w images, 649 color images and 37 tables
• Pagine Arabe: 540