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Usefulness and limitation of postmortem computed tomography in bath-related death: Four case reports
Publication date: Available online 9 May 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Satoko Mishima, Hideto Suzuki, Yoko Nishitani, Tatsushige Fukunaga Bath-related death occurs relatively frequently in Japan; however, there is room for improvement in the investigation of such deaths. Here, we describe four autopsy cases of bath-related death (one case of drowning; one of drowning under the influence of drinking; and two cases of sudden cardiac death without drowning) in which postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) was performed before autopsy. Based on analysis of autopsy and PMCT findings of the...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - May 10, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Identification of discrete vascular lesions in the extremities using post-mortem computed tomography angiography – Case reports
Publication date: Available online 9 May 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Wieke Haakma, Marianne Rohde, Lars Uhrenholt, Michael Pedersen, Lene Warner Thorup Boel In this case report, we introduced post-mortem computed tomography angiography (PMCTA) in three cases suffering from vascular lesions in the upper extremities. In each subject, the third part of the axillary arteries and veins were used to catheterize the arms. The vessels were filled with a barium sulfate based contrast agent using a syringe. A CT scan was performed before and after filling of the vessels. Partial PMCTA prov...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - May 10, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Current status of UK radiology trainee experience in post-mortem imaging: a questionnaire-based survey
Publication date: Available online 15 April 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Claire L Elliott, Owen J Arthurs, Jane Young (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - April 15, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Post-Mortem Forensic Dental Radiography - a review of current techniques and future developments
Publication date: Available online 31 March 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Mark D Viner, John Robson Forensic odontology has long been an essential discipline in the post-mortem identification of human remains, the determination of the age of live subjects and in wider aspects of forensic investigation. It continues to be a rapidly developing field. Much of forensic dental identification is based upon the comparison of one set of records with another. Aside from the documented dental records, casts and photographs, radiographs and scans are one of the main sources of evidence. Previous...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 31, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Rectal thermometry signs in postmortem CT
Publication date: Available online 31 March 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): V. Chatzaraki, W. Schweitzer, M.J. Thali, T.D. Ruder, G. Ampanozi Postmortem rectal temperature assessment is a gold standard examination for estimating time of death (TOD) in the early postmortem period. Postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) is frequently performed before autopsy. Two cases are presented where signs of rectal thermometry were found in PMCT. Rectal temperature measurement is a very important examination to perform at the scene of a death, and PMCT may ensure that the quality of this procedure...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 31, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Post-mortem computed tomography angiography and forensic necropsy of a brown howler monkey: a case report
In conclusion, PMCT added relevant information to the establishment of the final diagnosis, and can be considered an important adjuvant tool to the veterinary pathology. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 30, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

The impact of multiphase post-mortem CT- angiography (MPMCTA) for investigating fatal outcomes of medical interventions
Publication date: Available online 27 March 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Axel Heinemann, Silke Grabherr, Fabrice Dedouit, Krzysztof Wozniak, Florian Fischer, Holger Wittig, Jochen Grimm, Hermann Vogel Post-mortem imaging - predominantly computed tomography (PMCT) - has proven its suitability in reported casework experience of suspected fatal medical errors to become an integral part of routine pre-autopsy forensic investigations. However, its role in mortality analysis within the context of hospital quality management is still under consideration. Post-mortem imaging combined w...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 27, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Technical note: post mortem CT angiography of iliacofemoral arteries after cardiovascular surgery
Publication date: Available online 20 March 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Damaris Fröhlich Knaute, Michael J. Thali, Dominic Gascho, Wolf Schweitzer This technical note details a variation of post mortem computed tomography angiography that usually uses femoral access. In this instance, the focus of the forensic investigation centered around a heavily calcified and surgically altered femoral region. So instead, a subclavian access to the aorta was employed. In order to preserve anatomical areas of interest, alternate access may increase evidential value of resulting imagery and aut...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 19, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

The hiatus in crime scene documentation: visualisation of the location of evidence
Publication date: Available online 19 March 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Roosje de Leeuwe (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 18, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Deception detection based on neuroimaging: Better than the polygraph?
Publication date: Available online 15 March 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Ewout H. Meijer, Bruno Verschuere Polygraph tests have been used to detect deception for almost a century. Yet for almost as long, the validity of these tests has been criticized. Over the last decade, the use of brain imaging – most notably fMRI - for the detection of deception has attracted increased attention. The expectation is that fMRI can overcome – at least some of - the shortcomings of the polygraph. In this review, we discuss whether this expectation is warranted. Based on our review of the empiric...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 15, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Transplanted Allograft Bone in Forensic Anthropology
In this report we attempt to mitigate potential issues by drawing attention to the prevalence of large intercalary and segmental bone transplants, and discuss what may be observed in forensic contexts. We propose that in cases where isolated skeletal elements first appear to suggest commingling, that the possibility of prior bone transplantation should be considered. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 8, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Forensic radiology in the Netherlands: A personal perspective
Publication date: Available online 4 February 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Henri M. de Bakker, Bernadette S. de Bakker (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - February 11, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Drowning investigated by post mortem computed tomography and autopsy
Publication date: Available online 8 February 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Peter Mygind Leth, Betina Hauge Madsen Case control study of drowning fatalities investigated with autopsy and post mortem computed tomography (PMCT). 40 drowning fatalities (25 men, 15 women; 24 salt water, 16 fresh water) and 80 controls were included. The aim was to investigate the difference in lung tissue density (g/liter) and radio opacity between drowning cases compared to control cases and to determine if it was possible to differentiate saltwater and freshwater drowning by measuring a difference in ra...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - February 7, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Research in Forensic Radiology and Imaging; identifying the most important issues
Publication date: Available online 4 February 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): M.C. Aalders, N.L. Adolphi, B. Daly, G.G. Davis, H.H. de Boer, S.J. Decker, J.J. Dempers, J. Ford, C.Y. Gerrard, G.M. Hatch, P.A.M. Hofman, M. Iino, C. Jacobsen, W.M. Klein, B. Kubat, P.M. Leth, E.L. Mazuchowski, K.B. Nolte, C. O'Donnell, M.J. Thali, R.R. van Rijn, K. Wozniak This paper presents the outcome of the first international forensic radiology and imaging research summit, organised by the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, the International Association of Fore...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - February 4, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Aging calvaria: Introduction of a numerical method to improve information extraction from computed tomography images
Conclusions The HFS method could be applied successfully. Chi2 HFS was « 0.05 in all 675 skull density histogram analyses. When MLR model calculations that use covariates from one method only were compared, the HFS method had a higher AAD prediction power. The overall ranking list is led by the models that used multiple covariates from different methods: The best correct group assignment was 62.5% (Nagelkerke's pseudo R2 (NR2) = 0.76) for females, and 51.6% (NR2 = 0.43) for males. Hence, a novel image marker was introduced, and it was shown that the use of combined methods is superior to individual methods. (Source: Journ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - February 3, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research