[Application of virtopsy in forensic science].

Area of Science:

• Forensic Pathology
• Medical Imaging
• Digital Forensics

Context:

• Virtopsy utilizes digitized radiographic imaging for non-invasive 3-D reconstruction of human organs and tissues.
• It is increasingly researched in developed countries for its objective and accurate nature in forensic pathology.
• The technique offers potential clues for forensic identification of the cause and manner of death.

Purpose:

• To review the principles, advantages, disadvantages, and recent advancements of virtopsy.
• To explore the potential applications of virtopsy in forensic practice within China.
• To highlight virtopsy as a minimally invasive, objective, and accurate tool in forensic investigations.

Summary:

• Virtopsy enables the creation of detailed 3-D reconstructions from radiographic data.
• Its minimally invasive approach provides objective and accurate findings relevant to forensic identification.
• The review covers the technical aspects and forensic utility of virtopsy, particularly its prospective use in China.

Impact:

• Virtopsy enhances the capabilities of forensic pathology by providing detailed, non-invasive insights.
• It has the potential to improve the accuracy and objectivity of death investigation.
• This review aims to inform the adoption and application of virtopsy in forensic practice, especially in China.