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Comparative study of postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) against traditional forensic autopsy findings in fatal road traffic accidents — a pilot analysis
BackgroundVirtopsy is “a virtual alternative to the traditional autopsy, conducted with scanning and imaging technology,” mainly with the use of...
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The “autopsy” enigma: etymology, related terms and unambiguous alternatives
The concerted use of Greek-derived medical terms in the present day allows us to facilitate effective communication while honouring the historic...
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Fetal brain maceration score on postmortem magnetic resonance imaging vs. conventional autopsy
BackgroundPostmortem fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been on the rise since it was proven to be a good alternative to conventional...
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Social media use of adolescents who died by suicide: lessons from a psychological autopsy study
Backgroundwhile there are many benefits for young people to use social media, adverse effects such as cyberbullying, online challenges, social...
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7-T MRI for brain virtual autopsy: a proof of concept in comparison to 3-T MRI and CT
The detection and assessment of cerebral lesions and traumatic brain injuries are of particular interest in forensic investigations in order to...
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Fractures of the neuro-cranium: sensitivity and specificity of post-mortem computed tomography compared with autopsy
Post–mortem computed tomography (PMCT) is a routine tool in many forensic pathology departments as it is fast and non-destructive and allows less...
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Applications of forensic anthropology methodology: accuracy of virtual face reproductions performed on the Tenchini collection
Facial reproduction validation uses the methodology typical of forensic anthropology to confirm the accuracy of three-dimensional reproductions of...
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Evolution of orthopaedic diseases through four thousand three hundred years: from ancient Egypt with virtual examinations of mummies to the twenty-first century
Abstract PurposeThis study conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis of bone pathologies between ancient Egypt and today. We aim to elucidate the...
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Development of the Verbal Autopsy Instrument for COVID-19 (VAIC)
BackgroundImproving accuracy of identification of COVID-19-related deaths is essential to public health surveillance and research. The verbal...
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Three-Dimensional Digitalized Virtual Planning of Free Anterior Tibial Artery Perforator Flap for Repairing Soft Tissue Defects in Extremities
BackgroundTraditional research methods have limited the application of anterior tibial artery perforator flap due to incomplete knowledge of the...
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Coexistence of neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: an autopsy case
BackgroundNeuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID) is a rare neurodegenerative disease. Pathologically, it is characterized by eosinophilic...
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3D printed skulls in court — a benefit to stakeholders?
Forensic pathologists may use 3D prints as demonstrative aids when providing expert testimony in court of law, but the effects remain unclear despite...
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COVID-19 in the autopsy room–requirements, safety, recommendations and pathological findings
Modern technologies enable the exchange of information about the expansion of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection...
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International virtual confidential reviews of infection-related maternal deaths and near-miss in 11 low- and middle-income countries – case report series and suggested actions
BackgroundObstetric infections are the third most common cause of maternal mortality, with the largest burden in low and middle-income countries...
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Potentials of post-mortem CT investigations during SARS-COV-2 pandemic: a narrative review
In December 2019, a new coronavirus, SARS-COV-2, caused a cluster of cases of pneumonia in China, and rapidly spread across the globe. It was...
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X-ray Dark-Field Imaging (XDFI)—a Promising Tool for 3D Virtual Histopathology
X-ray dark-field imaging (XDFI) utilizing a thin silicon crystal under Laue case enables visualizing three-dimensional (3D) morphological alterations...
