The virtopsy approach : 3D optical and radiological scanning and reconstruction in forensic medicine /

Charred, badly decomposed, or mummified corpses, as well as those restrictions forced upon coroners by certain religious sects, often make autopsies impossible to perform. In addition, lack of manpower among the personnel charged with performing autopsies frequently creates a backlog of cases in the...

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Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: Thali, Michael J. (Editor), Dirnhofer, Richard (Editor), Vock, Peter (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, [2009]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Charred, badly decomposed, or mummified corpses, as well as those restrictions forced upon coroners by certain religious sects, often make autopsies impossible to perform. In addition, lack of manpower among the personnel charged with performing autopsies frequently creates a backlog of cases in the coroner's office. This delay increases the likelihood that causes of death will go undetermined and criminal perpetrators will go unpunished. The solution can be found in what has come to be known as the virtopsy®, a minimally invasive and efficient way to perform an autopsy.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (534 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0429247001
9780429247002
0849381894
9780849381898