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Analysis of laryngeal fractures in decomposed bodies using microfocus computed tomography (mfCT)

verfasst von: Mattias Kettner, Stefan Potente, Boris Schulz, Peter Knauff, Peter H. Schmidt, Frank Ramsthaler

Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Ausgabe 4/2014

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Abstract

Postmortem computed tomography (CT) is now routinely performed in forensic autopsies. Microfocus computed tomography (mfCT) has attracted recent attention because it can provide more detailed information than routine postmortem CT can. This feasibility study evaluated the usefulness of mfCT for examination of the hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage in cases of suspected strangulation, where advanced decomposition precludes detection of petechial hemorrhages and hemorrhages adjacent to fractures. The results show that mfCT was useful for identification of thin fracture lines in the fragile laryngeal structures. We suggest that mfCT should be considered for forensic autopsies in cases of suspected strangulation with advanced decomposition.

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Titel: Analysis of laryngeal fractures in decomposed bodies using microfocus computed tomography (mfCT)
verfasst von: Mattias Kettner
Stefan Potente
Boris Schulz
Peter Knauff
Peter H. Schmidt
Frank Ramsthaler
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2014
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Ausgabe 4/2014
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Elektronische ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-014-9584-1

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