Post Mortem CT for Non-Suspicious Adult Deaths: An Introduction
AUTHOR | Kralt, Peter; Shenton, Ayeshea; Suvarna, S. Kim |
PUBLISHER | Springer (05/20/2022) |
PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Introduction
Hospital autopsies
Causes of death
Writing a report
Technical and legal considerations
Facilities
Operator
Scanning technique
Body positioning
Contrast
Data storage and use of images
Quality assurance and audit
External findings
Death and decomposition
Post-mortem interval
Decomposition
Rigor mortis
Hypostasis
Post-mortem gas distribution
Post mortem clot
Algor mortis and temperature
Insect predation
Embalming
Identification
Intracranial
BrainVessels
Bones
Gas pattern
Extra-cranial head and neck
Bones and cartilage
Paranasal sinuses
Soft tissuesEyes
Special circumstances: hanging
Chest
Lungs
Pleural and mediastinal space
Ventilated PMCT
Airways
Great vessels
Lymphadenopathy
Ribs
Special circumstances: drowning
Cardiac
Cardiac autopsy
Cardiovascular disease
Implanted devices
AnatomyAnomalous coronary arteries
Myocardial bridging
Coronary dominance
Cardiothoracic ratio
Pericardial space
Calcium scoring
Coronary angiography
Method of coronary angiography
Cardiac air embolusCoronary bypass grafts
Abdomen and Pelvis
Solid visceraGas patterns
Gastrointestinal tract
Abdominal aorta
Trauma
Special circumstances: body packing
Musculoskeletal
Spine
Limb traumaInfection and neoplasia
Findings related to attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Rib fractures
Sternal and vertebral fractures
Secondary findings
Special circumstances
Gunshot injury
Multiple injuries
Burns
Conclusion
Introduction
Hospital autopsies
Causes of death
Writing a report
Technical and legal considerations
Facilities
Operator
Scanning technique
Body positioning
Contrast
Data storage and use of images
Quality assurance and audit
External findings
Death and decomposition
Post-mortem interval
Decomposition
Rigor mortis
Hypostasis
Post-mortem gas distribution
Post mortem clot
Algor mortis and temperature
Insect predation
Embalming
Identification
Intracranial
BrainVessels
Bones
Gas pattern
Extra-cranial head and neck
Bones and cartilage
Paranasal sinuses
Soft tissuesEyes
Special circumstances: hanging
Chest
Lungs
Pleural and mediastinal space
Ventilated PMCT
Airways
Great vessels
Lymphadenopathy
Ribs
Special circumstances: drowning
Cardiac
Cardiac autopsy
Cardiovascular disease
Implanted devices
AnatomyAnomalous coronary arteries
Myocardial bridging
Coronary dominance
Cardiothoracic ratio
Pericardial space
Calcium scoring
Coronary angiography
Method of coronary angiography
Cardiac air embolusCoronary bypass grafts
Abdomen and Pelvis
Solid visceraGas patterns
Gastrointestinal tract
Abdominal aorta
Trauma
Special circumstances: body packing
Musculoskeletal
Spine
Limb traumaInfection and neoplasia
Findings related to attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Rib fractures
Sternal and vertebral fractures
Secondary findings
Special circumstances
Gunshot injury
Multiple injuries
Burns
Conclusion