Full Description
Forensic Pathology of Unexpected and Unexplained Deaths addresses one of the most complex challenges in forensic medicine—sudden, unexpected, and unexplained deaths. These cases present unique difficulties for forensic teams, requiring meticulous investigation and analysis.
This authoritative text provides a critical examination of postmortem findings. It incorporates radiological imaging and histopathological features to enhance forensic diagnosis, exploring possible causes of death and the medico-legal considerations essential to forensic investigations. The book delves into verbal, virtual, and molecular autopsy techniques, equipping forensic professionals with the tools needed to navigate complex cases with precision.
An essential resource for postgraduate students in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, it is also invaluable for practitioners working in forensic pathology, law enforcement, and the legal system. Through a combination of case-based discussions, advanced forensic methodologies, and detailed illustrative content, Forensic Pathology of Unexpected and Unexplained Deaths serves as a definitive guide to the investigation and interpretation of sudden deaths.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Verbal Autopsy
3. Virtual Autopsy
4. Molecular Autopsy
5. Scene of Death Investigation
6. Sudden Unexpected Death due to Cardiovascular System
7. Sudden Unexpected Death due to Respiratory System
8. Sudden Death due to CNS
9. Sudden Death due to Gastrointestinal System
10. Sudden Death due to Genito-urinary System
11. Sudden Unexpected Death in Infants & Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
12. Sudden Unexplained Deaths due to poisoning
