Virtual autopsy,or virtopsy,is an innovative forensic technique that employs advanced imaging modalities such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for the examination of cadavers.Compared to the stand...Virtual autopsy,or virtopsy,is an innovative forensic technique that employs advanced imaging modalities such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for the examination of cadavers.Compared to the standard autopsy,an invasive procedure,virtual autopsy is noninvasive.This article reviews the forensic applications of virtual autopsy,its advantages and disadvantages,and compares it to traditional autopsy techniques.It emphasizes the expanding role of virtual autopsies in contemporary forensic investigations and the technological innovations,ethical implications,and logistical hurdles related to these techniques.展开更多
The objective of the study is to compare the results of virtual autopsy and traditional autopsy and then to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of them.three cases with postmortem computed tomography(CT)examinati...The objective of the study is to compare the results of virtual autopsy and traditional autopsy and then to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of them.three cases with postmortem computed tomography(CT)examination and autopsy were selected.The CT images were sent to radiologists for interpretation and were compared with autopsy results.In the cases of death in traffic accidents,the two examination conclusions are relatively consistent;in the cases of sudden cardiac death,the information provided by virtual autopsy is limited;virtual autopsy has more strength on showing some lesions such as pneumatosis and fracture.Virtual autopsy has high application value in traffic accident cases,while its application in some sudden death cases remains to be improved.展开更多
The virtual anatomy laboratory was jointly established by the Jilin Province Department of Public Security,Public Security Bureau of Changchun,Jilin University and Neusoft Medical Systems Co.,Ltd.on December 30,2019.D...The virtual anatomy laboratory was jointly established by the Jilin Province Department of Public Security,Public Security Bureau of Changchun,Jilin University and Neusoft Medical Systems Co.,Ltd.on December 30,2019.Details of the laboratory construction,virtual autopsy process,case analysis,research and development,establishment of standards,application in teaching,and other aspects of the center are summarized in this paper.In addition,we expound the prospective and practical significance of the virtual anatomy laboratory.Based on computed tomography and magnetic resonance detection methods,the prospective applications of virtual anatomy in forensic identification are explored through the analyses of two real-life cases.Using information from traditional anatomy as the gold standard,this study expanded on and explored the application technology and scenarios of virtual anatomy in imaging,clinical diagnosis,and equipment manufacturing,among other fields.The four cooperating units have their strengths and will yield valuable scientific research results and social benefits.展开更多
With the advancements in technology and the evolution of forensic science,virtual autopsy techniques have gained increasing attention and promotion in China.Several provinces have established virtual autopsy laborator...With the advancements in technology and the evolution of forensic science,virtual autopsy techniques have gained increasing attention and promotion in China.Several provinces have established virtual autopsy laboratories within their public security system.However,these initiatives face challenges including equipment costs,the needs for technological updates,professional training,and the establishment of regulatory standards.This study utilized literature analysis,academic exchanges,surveys,and field investigations to examine the current state of virtual autopsy laboratory construction within the Chinese public security system.It identifies existing issues and explores future prospects when offering recommendations for improvement.The goal is to providing insights that may facilitate the development and enhancement of virtual autopsy laboratories in future.展开更多
Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by SARS-CoV-2 produced a global pandemic with significant mortality.As autopsies are not routinely performed on all decedents with SARS-CoV-2 infection,postmortem CT(PMCT)may b...Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by SARS-CoV-2 produced a global pandemic with significant mortality.As autopsies are not routinely performed on all decedents with SARS-CoV-2 infection,postmortem CT(PMCT)may be valuable to provide additional information on the cause of death and risk factors known to be associated with an increased mortality in COVID-19.The purpose of this manuscript is to review the PMCT findings in a series of 42 decedents with SARS-CoV-2 infection from our institution.Retrospective analysis of 42 decedents who had a positive postmortem nasopharyngeal swab for SARS-CoV-2 and had a PMCT were included in this study.Images were reviewed for pulmonary findings seen in COVID-19 and other organ involvement.Of the 42 decedents,although the majority had imaging findings in the lungs that would be consistent with COVID-19 and acute respiratory distress syndrome,in 14%of the decedents the SARS-CoV-2 infection was likely coincidental and the PMCT findings suggested that they died from other pathology.Over half of the decedents that died from COVID-19 had PMCT findings of vascular disease.PMCT is useful to identify pulmonary and extra pulmonary findings in decedents with SARS-CoV-2 infection that can provide additional information,which may be useful for the forensic pathologist to help determine the underlying cause of death.展开更多
Objective:The aim of the study was to introduce the development of forensic pathology for social-oriented forensic-identification institutions,using the Academy of Forensic Science as an example.Methods:Cases were col...Objective:The aim of the study was to introduce the development of forensic pathology for social-oriented forensic-identification institutions,using the Academy of Forensic Science as an example.Methods:Cases were collected from the Forensic Pathology Section of the Academy of Forensic Science and classified and organized according to gender,source,type,manner of death,and virtual autopsies of the cases over the years.Descriptive statistical analyses were performed using SPSS and Excel tables so as to summarize forensic pathology for social-oriented services.Results:A total of 12,161 cases were collected from the forensic pathology department;the most cases were from the People’s Public Security sources,and the fewest cases were from the Department of Health;the most cases were commissioned for the examination of cadaver surface in forensic medicine(8323 cases),and the fewest were for injury examination(72 cases)and diatom examination(78 cases);there were a total of 322 cases of virtual autopsy examination during the 11-year period,of which 33 cases were performed for target-organ arteriography;the highest number of cases for accidental death examinations(8122 cases).Conclusion:The Academy of Forensic Science and other social-service-oriented identification organizations undertake identification work on cases commissioned to them by the local and local people’s public security,people’s procuratorates,and people’s court systems.Virtual autopsy technology and other new technologies,new methods,and new standards to make up for the shortcomings of the traditional autopsy,to provide identification and research support,and subsequent prospective research to provide a database.展开更多
文摘Virtual autopsy,or virtopsy,is an innovative forensic technique that employs advanced imaging modalities such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for the examination of cadavers.Compared to the standard autopsy,an invasive procedure,virtual autopsy is noninvasive.This article reviews the forensic applications of virtual autopsy,its advantages and disadvantages,and compares it to traditional autopsy techniques.It emphasizes the expanding role of virtual autopsies in contemporary forensic investigations and the technological innovations,ethical implications,and logistical hurdles related to these techniques.
基金The project was funded by National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC0807203)National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC0800701).
文摘The objective of the study is to compare the results of virtual autopsy and traditional autopsy and then to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of them.three cases with postmortem computed tomography(CT)examination and autopsy were selected.The CT images were sent to radiologists for interpretation and were compared with autopsy results.In the cases of death in traffic accidents,the two examination conclusions are relatively consistent;in the cases of sudden cardiac death,the information provided by virtual autopsy is limited;virtual autopsy has more strength on showing some lesions such as pneumatosis and fracture.Virtual autopsy has high application value in traffic accident cases,while its application in some sudden death cases remains to be improved.
基金The project was funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1708261).
文摘The virtual anatomy laboratory was jointly established by the Jilin Province Department of Public Security,Public Security Bureau of Changchun,Jilin University and Neusoft Medical Systems Co.,Ltd.on December 30,2019.Details of the laboratory construction,virtual autopsy process,case analysis,research and development,establishment of standards,application in teaching,and other aspects of the center are summarized in this paper.In addition,we expound the prospective and practical significance of the virtual anatomy laboratory.Based on computed tomography and magnetic resonance detection methods,the prospective applications of virtual anatomy in forensic identification are explored through the analyses of two real-life cases.Using information from traditional anatomy as the gold standard,this study expanded on and explored the application technology and scenarios of virtual anatomy in imaging,clinical diagnosis,and equipment manufacturing,among other fields.The four cooperating units have their strengths and will yield valuable scientific research results and social benefits.
基金supported by the 2023 National Key Research and Development Program Project“Research on Cause of Death Diagnosis Technology and Equipment for Virtual Autopsy Fusion with Minimally Invasive Examination(2023YFC3303901)”.
文摘With the advancements in technology and the evolution of forensic science,virtual autopsy techniques have gained increasing attention and promotion in China.Several provinces have established virtual autopsy laboratories within their public security system.However,these initiatives face challenges including equipment costs,the needs for technological updates,professional training,and the establishment of regulatory standards.This study utilized literature analysis,academic exchanges,surveys,and field investigations to examine the current state of virtual autopsy laboratory construction within the Chinese public security system.It identifies existing issues and explores future prospects when offering recommendations for improvement.The goal is to providing insights that may facilitate the development and enhancement of virtual autopsy laboratories in future.
文摘Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by SARS-CoV-2 produced a global pandemic with significant mortality.As autopsies are not routinely performed on all decedents with SARS-CoV-2 infection,postmortem CT(PMCT)may be valuable to provide additional information on the cause of death and risk factors known to be associated with an increased mortality in COVID-19.The purpose of this manuscript is to review the PMCT findings in a series of 42 decedents with SARS-CoV-2 infection from our institution.Retrospective analysis of 42 decedents who had a positive postmortem nasopharyngeal swab for SARS-CoV-2 and had a PMCT were included in this study.Images were reviewed for pulmonary findings seen in COVID-19 and other organ involvement.Of the 42 decedents,although the majority had imaging findings in the lungs that would be consistent with COVID-19 and acute respiratory distress syndrome,in 14%of the decedents the SARS-CoV-2 infection was likely coincidental and the PMCT findings suggested that they died from other pathology.Over half of the decedents that died from COVID-19 had PMCT findings of vascular disease.PMCT is useful to identify pulmonary and extra pulmonary findings in decedents with SARS-CoV-2 infection that can provide additional information,which may be useful for the forensic pathologist to help determine the underlying cause of death.
基金supported by grants from the Central Research Institute Public Project(GY2024D-1,GY2024Z-1)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82171872)+5 种基金Shanghai Yangfan Special Programme(23YF1448700)Shanghai Key Laboratory of Forensic Medicine(21DZ2270800)Shanghai Forensic Service Platform,Key Laboratory of Forensic Science,Ministry of Justice,the Project of Shanghai Association of Forensic Science(SHSFJD2023-008)the 2023 Open Foundation of Key Laboratory of Forensic Pathology,Ministry of Public Security,P.R.China(GAFYBL202308)Guizhou“Hundred”High-level Innovative Talent Project,Qian Science Platform Talents(2020)6012-2Guizhou Scientific Support Project,Qian Science Support(2023)General 452.
文摘Objective:The aim of the study was to introduce the development of forensic pathology for social-oriented forensic-identification institutions,using the Academy of Forensic Science as an example.Methods:Cases were collected from the Forensic Pathology Section of the Academy of Forensic Science and classified and organized according to gender,source,type,manner of death,and virtual autopsies of the cases over the years.Descriptive statistical analyses were performed using SPSS and Excel tables so as to summarize forensic pathology for social-oriented services.Results:A total of 12,161 cases were collected from the forensic pathology department;the most cases were from the People’s Public Security sources,and the fewest cases were from the Department of Health;the most cases were commissioned for the examination of cadaver surface in forensic medicine(8323 cases),and the fewest were for injury examination(72 cases)and diatom examination(78 cases);there were a total of 322 cases of virtual autopsy examination during the 11-year period,of which 33 cases were performed for target-organ arteriography;the highest number of cases for accidental death examinations(8122 cases).Conclusion:The Academy of Forensic Science and other social-service-oriented identification organizations undertake identification work on cases commissioned to them by the local and local people’s public security,people’s procuratorates,and people’s court systems.Virtual autopsy technology and other new technologies,new methods,and new standards to make up for the shortcomings of the traditional autopsy,to provide identification and research support,and subsequent prospective research to provide a database.
