Overview

This book is an ideal introduction to the specialty of post mortem computed tomography (PMCT). It will serve as a comprehensive yet accessible guide to the understanding and interpretation of whole-body studies for both hospital and community settings. Both normal post mortem appearances and findings associated with a wide range of diagnoses encountered in real cases from the coronial service are presented with the aid of numerous images. The coverage encompasses not only findings in all anatomic regions but also the imaging appearances in cases following targeted coronary angiography, attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and various special circumstances such as suicide. The inclusion of many practical tips and possible pitfalls will support the radiologist to become more confident when reporting PMCT, while for the more experienced practitioner the wealth of examples will serve as a useful resource. In addition to radiologists, the book will be of value for pathologists at all levels of experience and anyone needing to understand the role and limitations of PMCT.

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Author:   Ayeshea Shenton ,  Peter Kralt ,  S. Kim Suvarna
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2021
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9783030708313

ISBN 10:   3030708314
Pages:   326
Publication Date:   20 May 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Hospital autopsies Causes of death Writing a report   Technical and legal considerations Facilities Operator Scanning technique Body positioning Contrast Data storage and use of images Quality assurance and audit   External findings   Death and decomposition Post-mortem interval Decomposition           Rigor mortis Hypostasis Post-mortem gas distribution Post mortem clot Algor mortis and temperature Insect predation Embalming Identification   Intracranial             Brain             Vessels             Bones             Gas pattern   Extra-cranial head and neck Bones and cartilage Paranasal sinuses Soft tissues Eyes Special circumstances: hanging   Chest Lungs Pleural and mediastinal space Ventilated PMCT Airways Great vessels Lymphadenopathy Ribs Special circumstances: drowning   Cardiac Cardiac autopsy Cardiovascular disease Implanted devices Anatomy Anomalous coronary arteries Myocardial bridging Coronary dominance Cardiothoracic ratio Pericardial space Calcium scoring Coronary angiography Method of coronary angiography Cardiac air embolus Coronary bypass grafts   Abdomen and Pelvis Solid viscera Gas patterns Gastrointestinal tract Abdominal aorta Trauma Special circumstances: body packing   Musculoskeletal             Spine             Limb trauma             Infection and neoplasia   Findings related to attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation             Rib fractures             Sternal and vertebral fractures             Secondary findings   Special circumstances Gunshot injury Multiple injuries Burns   Conclusion

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Ayeshea Shenton, FRCR, MSc (Med Ed), is a consultant radiologist in a district general hospital. In addition, for iGene London, she has been reporting post mortem CT for the past 4 years, building knowledge in the field from established practitioners, relevant texts and collecting feedback from interesting cases. Her interest and skill in teaching is reflected in achievement of a Master’s degree in Medical Education.  Peter Kralt, MD, is a consultant neuroradiologist currently working at James Cook University Hospital, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Middlesbrough, UK. He completed his medical and radiological training in the Netherlands and has been practising in the field of post-mortem and forensic radiology for the past 3 years. He has been involved in more than 1000 cases and believes that radiology has the potential to transform the coronial system and the way in which sudden deaths are investigated. Prof S Kim Suvarna is a consultant in histopathology based at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. He works for a variety of Coroners and Police Forces across the United Kingdom. He is an examiner for the Royal College of Pathologists, as well as the Royal College of Surgeons. He has published on cardiothoracic pathology and autopsy research widely.

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