Multidetector computed tomography findings in deaths with severe burns

摘要: This study compared autopsy with postmortem multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) findings in charred remains. Seventeen consecutive male subjects (mean age, 29.4 years) who perished a fire-related event resulting remains underwent total body MDCT immediately prior to routine that included serum carboxyhemoglobin measurement. showed all thermal tissue changes (skin and subcutaneous fat loss, skeletal muscle retraction, pugilistic attitude, cortical fractures, bone organ destruction, epidural hematoma, amputation) established fracture patterns were lethal, but added the fire as contributory cause of death when there was elevation. had limited value determination lethal vascular visceral injuries. is an effective complement setting may serve augment autopsy. be particularly useful mass casualty scenarios. Language: en