Keywords:
Trauma, Forensics, Radiation therapy / Oncology, Medico-legal issues, Computer Applications-Virtual imaging, Image manipulation / Reconstruction, CT, Forensic / Necropsy studies, Emergency
Authors:
M. Matteoli1, A. Cremona2, C. Scaringi1, A. E. Macioce2, V. David3; 1Roma/IT, 2Rome/IT, 3Roma (RM)/IT
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2013/C-0023
Purpose
The use of programs of post-processing of MDCT (Multi Detectors Computed Tomography) images as an aid to the radiologist for identification of the angle of shot of bullets has been previously described,
however,
to the best of our knowledge,
the uses of programs in the identification of both terminal and external ballistic of projectile have never been reported.
The objective of this work is to use a software commonly applied to localize the tumor for treatment planning in the field of radiation therapy,
to define the spatial position and the trajectory of the bullets,
shot during firefights,
in case of uncertain external ballistics and firing point.
The application of these positional algorithms,
may help to define the internal and external ballistics of the bullet,
and,
through spatial estimates,
define from where the shot was fired.
The applicability of this instrument,
is desirable,
first of all,
into an emergency contest,
in order to define the internal ballistics of the bullet,
and to identify more precisely the injured human tissues,
and could be also useful in forensic analysis,
in determining the position of the individual who fired the shot.