[Forensic imaging]

Area of Science:

• Forensic Medicine
• Radiology
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Conventional autopsy has limitations in detailed vascular investigation.
• Advancements in medical imaging offer new possibilities for post mortem analysis.
• Forensic medicine benefits from objective and accurate documentation methods.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the role of modern medical imaging in post mortem investigations.
• To emphasize the advantages of post mortem angiography over conventional autopsy.
• To showcase the utility of 3D surface scans in complex forensic cases.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing multidetector-computed tomography (MDCT) for post mortem imaging.
• Employing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in post mortem examinations.
• Implementing three-dimensional (3D) surface scanning for detailed reconstructions.

Main Results:

• Post mortem angiography provides unparalleled insights into the vascular system.
• MDCT and MRI enable detailed visualization of anatomical structures.
• 3D surface scans facilitate comprehensive reconstructions of complex cases.
• Imaging techniques lead to more objective and accurate forensic documentation.

Conclusions:

• Modern imaging techniques significantly enhance the quality of forensic investigations.
• Post mortem imaging provides objective data, complementing traditional autopsy methods.
• These advanced technologies are crucial for accurate forensic case analysis and documentation.