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Can computed tomography replace or supplement autopsy?
Lathrop, Sarah L; Wiest, Philip W; Andrews, Sam W; Elifritz, Jamie; Price, Janet P; Mlady, Gary W; Zumwalt, Ross E; Gerrard, Chandra Y; Poland, Valerie L; Nolte, Kurt B.
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  • Lathrop SL; Office of the Medical Investigator, Department of Pathology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
  • Wiest PW; Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
  • Andrews SW; Tarrant County Medical Examiner Office, Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
  • Elifritz J; Office of the Medical Investigator, Department of Pathology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
  • Price JP; Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
  • Mlady GW; Independent Contractor/Consultant, Waco, Texas, USA.
  • Zumwalt RE; Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
  • Gerrard CY; Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
  • Poland VL; Radiology Informatics/Information Technology, University of New Mexico Hospitals, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
  • Nolte KB; Office of the Medical Investigator, Department of Pathology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
J Forensic Sci ; 68(2): 524-535, 2023 Mar.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36752321
Postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) has been integrated into the practice of many forensic pathologists. To evaluate the utility of PMCT in supplementing and/or supplanting medicolegal autopsy, we conducted a prospective double-blind comparison of abnormal findings reported by the autopsy pathologist with those reported by a radiologist reviewing the PMCT. We reviewed 890 cases: 167 with blunt force injury (BFI), 63 with pediatric trauma (under 5 years), 203 firearm injuries, and 457 drug poisoning deaths. Autopsy and radiology reports were coded using the Abbreviated Injury Scale and abnormal findings and cause of death (COD) were compared for congruence in consensus conferences with novel pathologists and radiologists. Overall sensitivity for recognizing abnormal findings was 71% for PMCT and 74.6% for autopsy. Sensitivities for PMCT/autopsy were 74%/73.1% for BFI, 61.5%/71.4% for pediatric trauma, 84.9%/83.7% for firearm injuries, and 56.5%/66.4% for drug poisoning deaths. COD assigned by reviewing PMCT/autopsy was correct in 88%/95.8% of BFI cases, 99%/99.5% of firearm fatalities, 82.5%/98.5% of pediatric trauma deaths, and 84%/100% of drug poisoning deaths of individuals younger than 50. Both autopsy and PMCT were imperfect in recognizing injuries. However, both methods identified the most important findings and are sufficient to establish COD in cases of BFI, pediatric trauma, firearm injuries and drug poisoning in individuals younger than 50. Ideally, all forensic pathologists would have access to a CT scanner and a consulting radiologist. This would allow a flexible approach that meets the diagnostic needs of each case and best serves decedents' families and other stakeholders.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Heridas por Arma de Fuego / Heridas no Penetrantes / Armas de Fuego Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies Límite: Child / Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Forensic Sci Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Heridas por Arma de Fuego / Heridas no Penetrantes / Armas de Fuego Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies Límite: Child / Humans Idioma: En Revista: J Forensic Sci Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos