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[Virtual autopsy (virtopsy) in forensic science: from the scalpel to the scanner].

  • Thali M Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Zürich, Winterthurerstr. 190/52, 8057, Zürich, Schweiz. thali@irm.uzh.ch
  • 2011-10-29
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  • Der Pathologe. - 2011
Angiography
Autopsy
Death, Sudden
Diagnostic Imaging
Documentation
Expert Testimony
Homicide
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Switzerland
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
User-Computer Interface
Whole Body Imaging
English The aim of "virtopsy" is to utilize modern imaging technology to optimize classical autopsy documentation. The benefits of virtopsy include examiner-independent, objective 3D documentation and its non-invasive approach. Virtopsy is an option in cases where autopsy is rejected by family members or for religious reasons. It is also suitable as a rapid identification and examination tool in large-scale disasters. Forensic findings can be presented to prosecutors and courts in 3D and without bloody images.
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