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C Robinson¹, M J Biggs, J Amoroso

¹Imaging Department, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LE2 7LX, UK.

International Journal of Legal Medicine

|November 27, 2013

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Ventilated post-mortem CT (VPMCT) improves lung imaging by expanding lungs and reducing post-mortem changes. This technique aids in diagnosing thoracic pathology, including pneumonia, mimicking clinical scans.

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Area of Science:

Forensic Radiology
Medical Imaging
Pathology

Background:

Post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) is advancing, yet diagnostic challenges persist regarding post-mortem lung changes and ventilation.
Limited research addresses lung ventilation issues in PMCT, hindering accurate interpretation of pulmonary conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a novel ventilated post-mortem CT (VPMCT) technique to improve lung imaging.
To assess the efficacy of VPMCT in diagnosing thoracic pathology and mitigating post-mortem artifacts.

Main Methods:

A supraglottic airway was successfully inserted in 17/18 cases, even with rigor mortis.
A clinical portable ventilator delivered continuous positive airway pressure, simulating clinical inspiratory scans.
Pre- and post-ventilation CT scans were acquired to compare expiratory and inspiratory phases.

Main Results:

VPMCT achieved significant lung expansion and reduced lung density, diminishing visible post-mortem changes.
All thoracic pathologies, including pneumonia, identified during autopsy were accurately diagnosed using VPMCT.
The technique proved rapid and applicable in various mortuary settings.

Conclusions:

Ventilated PMCT (VPMCT) enhances diagnostic capabilities for lung pathology compared to standard PMCT.
This method allows for radiological comparison of pre- and post-ventilation states, mimicking respiratory phases.
VPMCT offers a valuable tool for improving post-mortem lung assessments in forensic and clinical settings.