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[Application of spiral CT 3D reconstruction of rib fracture in clinical forensic practice]
De-Yu Zhang1, Xu-Yang Zhu, Wei-Min Fang
1Institute of Forensic Science, Gongli Hospital, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China.
Objective:
To assess the clinical application of spiral CT 3D reconstruction in forensic diagnosis of rib fracture.
Methods:
Thirty-five cases of rib fractures were collectively studied by X-ray, regular CT scan, and adoptive 3D reconstruction with spiral CT.
Results:
Clear and stereoscopic images of rib fractures without interference of the surrounding soft tissue were obtained in all of 35 cases examined.
Conclusion:
Spiral CT 3D reconstruction could be a valuable means in forensic diagnosis of rib fracture.
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