Intraosseous gas distribution as a marker of postmortem interval

摘要: Abstract The postmortem interval is probably the most important puzzle piece in clarifying circumstances case of death occurred unknown conditions. Over years, radio-imaging modalities have proved their worth forensic field, providing additional and significant improvements findings. CT-scan characterized by wide availability, fast scan times sustainable healthcare costs. Detection gas, hemorrhage bone fractures are points strength CT-scan. A reliable evaluation post-mortem interesting victims a mass disaster, also following natural for individuation responsibility efficiency help assistance. This work based on 26 people sadly died during tragic flood 2009 Giampilieri (Italy). In particular, gas distribution within skeletal bones was evaluated, with recognition specific patterns that were then related to time death. identification intraosseous could represent helpful tool estimation interval.