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Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology 2/2007

01.06.2007 | Original Paper

Mobile computed tomography for mass fatality investigations

verfasst von: Guy N. Rutty, Claire Robinson, Amanda Jeffery, Bruno Morgan

Erschienen in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Ausgabe 2/2007

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Abstract

The use of computed tomography (CT) has received growing interest within the forensic world. To date, most publications have been related to the use of clinical or institutional sited scanners with few publications reporting on the actual, as opposed to the theoretical, use of mobile CT scanners in forensic practice. This review paper considers the use of mobile CT scanning for forensic investigations. It reviews the literature and presents the experience gained from a 6-month trial undertaken by the Forensic Pathology Unit, at the University of Leicester, UK of the use of CT for mass fatality investigation. Protocols for the use of mobile CT are discussed to assist other centres contemplating the use of mobile CT for mass fatality investigations.
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Metadaten
Titel
Mobile computed tomography for mass fatality investigations
verfasst von
Guy N. Rutty
Claire Robinson
Amanda Jeffery
Bruno Morgan
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2007
Verlag
Humana Press Inc
Erschienen in
Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Ausgabe 2/2007
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Elektronische ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-007-0012-7

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