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Keywords:
Forensics, Foreign bodies, Computer Applications-Virtual imaging, Computer Applications-Detection, diagnosis, CT, Forensic / Necropsy studies
Authors:
P. Carcione1, G. Lo Re2, A. Argo2, G. Carcione2, D. Picone2, S. Zerbo2, L. Scopelliti2, C. Sortino2, P. Procaccianti2; 1PALERMO, PA/IT, 2Palermo/IT
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2014/C-1156
Results
The correct examination of a burned or charred body is a challenge .
It is expected to give us objective information respect to:
- Identification
- Vital reactions indicating that the decedent had been alive when the fire started
- Cause of death and injuries
- Manner of death.
CT imaging particuralry permitted us to correclty establish the cause of the death and to identify the bodies (Fig 1,2,3).
In two bodies death was caused by firearm wounds and burning was subsequent to death.
In every corpse CT findings were agreiing with traditional autopsy data,
improving the detection of metallic foreign body in the two cadavers shooted.
Multidetector CT aided in correct identification of all wounds,
and metallic fragment location was always precise.
In one corpse CT helped confirming body identification trough a femur endoprosthesis recovery (multi–detector row CT can be of great help in the secure identification of charred bodies also thanks to other gross morphologic findings such as implants,
plates,
metal staples,
and foreign bodies).
The gender designation of the charred bodies was easy based on the pelvic MSCT sections.