Early time-related course of image findings in postmortem MRI: Typical Findings and observer agreement in a porcine model

Postmortem cross-sectional imaging such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have emerged as potential diagnostic alternatives to conventional autopsy [1] or serve as adjunct to give the opportunity to make a reinforcement of conventional examinations. Postmortem MRI reveals better soft-tissue contrast than postmortem CT and offers excellent anatomical detail to visualize pathologies at the expense of higher costs and longer examination times compared to postmortem CT [2].

Source: Legal Medicine - July 15, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Frank Oliver Henes, Marc Regier, Peter Bannas, Marlen Henker, Axel Heinemann, Jan Sperhake, Philipp G.C. Begemann, Gerhard Adam, Michael Groth Source Type: research