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  • Forensic Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Forensic radiology, particularly postmortem computed tomography (PMCT), is gaining prominence in forensic pathology.
  • PMCT serves as preautopsy guidance or a complementary component of virtual autopsy protocols.
  • Existing literature highlights PMCT's value in general forensic pathology and optimal technical parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a concise review of the specific role of PMCT in trauma cases.
  • To identify and discuss potential pitfalls associated with PMCT in trauma investigations.
  • To emphasize the imperative of understanding PMCT's benefits and role in trauma given its expanding use.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) in forensic pathology.
  • Focus on studies and case reports specifically addressing trauma-related deaths.
  • Analysis of the complementary role of PMCT alongside traditional autopsy.

Main Results:

  • Autopsies reveal discrepancies in the presumed cause of death in approximately 30% of trauma cases.
  • PMCT shares semiotic features with emergency radiology, suggesting potential integration into emergency radiologists' practice.
  • PMCT faces challenges, including time-dependent drawbacks and difficulty distinguishing antemortem from postmortem events.

Conclusions:

  • PMCT plays a crucial complementary role to autopsy in forensic investigations, particularly in trauma.
  • Understanding PMCT's benefits and limitations in trauma is essential due to its increasing application.
  • The integration of PMCT into emergency radiology practices may become necessary in the near future.