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Possible XOR fallacy - case report of combined foramen sternale with an osseous sternal knife stab injury
Publication date: Available online 15 March 2018 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Wolf Schweitzer, Garyfalia Ampanozi, Lars Ebert, Michael Thali, Damaris Fröhlich Knaute This case report details a sternal finding that first was reported as penetrating knife stab wound. It was one in a series of 24 otherwise relatively superficial skin stab wounds allegedly performed by a single assailant within the scope of a single attack. The effort required to penetrate the sternum with a knife appears to be considerably higher than to inflict relatively superficial skin and soft tissue penetration. Th...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 15, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Forensic Radiology to the Rescue: Prenatal imaging used to solve a case of a newborn with suspected non-accidental trauma
We present a case of a 3-day old infant sent to the pediatric ER after the pediatrician noted bruising over the right shoulder and clavicle. A subsequent skeletal survey performed demonstrated a mildly depressed skull fracture and an overriding displaced right clavicular fracture raising a concern of non-accidental trauma (NAT). Upon further review of the patient's history, it was noted that the mother was involved in a high- speed motor vehicle collision on the day of delivery. Review of the mother's body trauma computed tomography (CT) scan revealed that the injuries were, in fact, sustained in utero and obviating the ne...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Normal Variant Mimicking a Depressed Skull Fracture
Publication date: Available online 7 February 2018 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Cheryl Main, Joanna J Fairhurst Inca bones are a recognised anatomical variant of the interparietal part of the occipital bone. They can be variable in appearance and along with other normal variants and artefacts, can be mistaken for skull fractures. A knowledge of anatomical variants which may mimic injury is important especially in the setting of post mortem examinations and cases of suspected non-accidental injury. This case report reviews a post mortem skeletal survey and CT head examination in an infant ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Post-mortem diffusion MRI of the cervical spine and its nerve roots
Conclusion We were able to generate detailed architectural configurations of the ventral and dorsal nerve roots. Anatomical and diffusion MR scans showed good qualitative agreement with histology. We believe that PMDTI will be helpful in the assessment of head and neck injuries in a forensic setting. Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Lack of significant volumetric alteration after rapid maxillary expansion supports the use of frontal sinuses for human identification purposes
Conclusion From the forensic scope, this outcome supports the usefulness of the frontal sinuses for ante-mortem and post-mortem comparisons in human identification cases. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Applicability of a clinical cardiac CT protocol in post mortem studies
Conclusion The results indicate that the scan protocol which was adopted from clinical practice is applicable in forensic radiology too even though iodine contrast agent was not administered. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

MRI age verification of U-17 footballers: The Ghana study
Conclusion There was no correlation between chronological age and degree of radial fusion among Ghanaian players. Normative study among Ghanaian/black African players is long overdue to ensure the U-17 players from these countries are not unfairly disadvantaged. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Morphoscopic observations in clinical pelvic MDCT scans: Assessing the accuracy of the Phenice traits for sex estimation in a Western Australian population
Publication date: March 2018 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, Volume 12 Author(s): Eden Johnstone-Belford, Ambika Flavel, Daniel Franklin The formation of a biological profile (including the estimation of sex and age) is usually the first task undertaken when skeletal remains are analysed by a forensic anthropologist. Recent literature attests to a growing awareness of the value of research focusing on age and sex related morphoscopic features visualized in high resolution multiple detector computerized tomography (MDCT) scans. The present study provides insight into the analysis of MDCT scans, with a...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

3D reconstructions of a controlled bus bombing
Conclusion 3D reconstructions give a clearer and more comprehensive view of the scene and the victims, allowing a better understanding of the entire scene. CT scanning has proved to be an important tool in evaluating blast injuries in dead victims. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Reliability of region of interest calculations in the right atrium on post-mortem ct
Publication date: Available online 4 January 2018 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Linda Kelly, Tom Sutherland, Matthew Dimmock, Linda Iles, Chris O’Donnell (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - January 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Post-mortem computed tomography compared to medico-legal autopsy – pathologies in the torso and limbs
Conclusions Shrapnel, foreign bodies, gas-related pathologies, pelvic fluid and fractures, excluding rib fractures, are detected more often by post-mortem CT. It is important to consider PMCT as a tool in the evaluation of specific tissues and organs, possibly providing solid answers, or at least directing the team in the performance of the autopsy. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - December 16, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Peculiar radiopaque foreign body in the upper aerodigestive tract in a newborn corpse from the Indian Ocean
Publication date: Available online 14 December 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Stéphane Chapenoire, Saverio Braccini, Karl Krämer, Laurent Hauret, Fabienne Jordana, Charles Agostini, Yves Schuliar The authors present a single case report illustrating on the body of a newborn found on the seashore of the island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, the diagnostic difficulties inherent in the detection during the post-mortem scan of a voluminous highly radiopaque foreign body in the upper aerodigestive tract. The internal examination has highlighted black sand in abundance in the upper a...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - December 15, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Evaluation of the paranasal sinuses dimensions in sex estimation among a sample of adult egyptians using multidetector computed tomography
Publication date: Available online 22 November 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Author(s): Naima Abd El-Halim Sherif, Abeer Abd El-Moneim Sheta, Mohamed Eid Ibrahim, Rania Abd El-Meguid Kaka, Maii Farag Henaidy The identification of the skeletal and decomposing parts of human remains is still one of the most difficult skills in forensic medicine. An incomplete skeleton may represent a great challenge for forensic anthropologists. The aim of the present work has been to determine the accuracy of using the measurements of paranasal sinuses as a method for sex estimation, which uses Multi Detector ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - November 23, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Adult stature estimation from radiographically determined metatarsal length in Egyptian population
Conclusion the regression equations for stature estimation obtained in our study may be utilized for the identification of stature of skeletons among adult Egyptians from medicolegal point of view. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - November 19, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Post-mortem magnetic resonance (PMMR) imaging of fetal central nervous system: A systematic review
Publication date: December 2017 Source:Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, Volume 11 Author(s): L. Filograna, B. Bernardi, P.M. Flach, R.M. Martinez, C. Carducci, M.J. Thali, P. Tomà In this systematic review the diagnostic capabilities of post-mortem MR (PMMR) concerning brain and spinal cord abnormalities compared to traditional autopsy were analyzed. A computerized online search of scientific articles was performed using Medline (PubMed) databases in June 2016 to identify all studies comparing PMMR with conventional autopsy in detecting fetal central nervous system alterations. Titles and abstracts were...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - November 19, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research