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Development of three-dimensional facial approximation system using head CT scans of Japanese living individuals
Publication date: Available online 22 May 2019Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Kazuhiko Imaizumi, Kei Taniguchi, Yoshinori Ogawa, Kazutoshi Matsuzaki, Hidemasa Maekawa, Takeshi Nagata, Tsuyoshi Moriyama, Itsuko Okuda, Hideyuki Hayakawa, Seiji ShiotaniAbstractWe developed software for three-dimensional (3D) facial approximation from the skull based on computed tomography (CT) scans of the head obtained from 59 Japanese adult volunteers (40 males, 19 females). CT scanning was performed while participants raised their head in an upright position while in a prone body posture. The positional relation...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - May 22, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Manuscript Title: Imaging of Resuscitation and Emergency Resuscitation Devices – Lessons Learned from Post Mortem Computed Tomography
Publication date: Available online 14 May 2019Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Ferdia Bolster, Zabiullah Ali, David Fowler, Barry Daly (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - May 16, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Comparison of accuracy of the maxillary sinus area and dimensions for sex estimation lateral cephalograms of Iranian samples
ConclusionThe mean height, length and area of the maxillary sinus were significantly larger in males than in females (P < 0.05). While sex estimation can be performed based on either the area or a combination of the height and length of the maxillary sinus. The length/width perform better than area for sex estimation but, it is greatly overshadowed by the fact that both measures perform barely better than chance. Since classification accuracy is less than 80%, the method is not reliable and therefore not recommended for sex estimation. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - May 11, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Spleen measurements with reference to cause of death and spleen weight estimation: A study on postmortem computed tomography
Conclusions Presence of CM, prior hospitalization and organ failure, fatal hemorrhage, intoxication, asphyxia-strangulation, hypothermia and metabolic disorders as causes of death have an influence on spleen's radiodensity on PMCT. Routine spleen measurements on PMCT can be used to predict SW prior to autopsy or estimate SW when complete forensic autopsy is not conducted. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - May 11, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Radiological image processing advantages applied to human age estimation based on dental parameters
Publication date: Available online 11 May 2019Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Luiz Eugenio Nigro Mazzilli, Rodolfo Francisco Haltenhoff Melani, Cesar Angelo Lascala, Gabriel Gonçalves Mariano, Nelson M. Sakaguti, Roberto Cameriere (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - May 11, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Quantifying and comparing the radiopacity of five bulk fill composites in digital dental radiographs – a contribution to human identification
Conclusion: Most of the bulk fill composites addressed in this study were distinguishable from each other based on their radiopacity. The identification of type and even brand of composites may be a promising task in human identification. However, this procedure remains challenging and the scientific evidence behind it is still scarce in the forensic literature. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - May 7, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

The use of Dental CT for Age Profiling
Publication date: Available online 22 March 2019Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Pamoda Balasuriya, Edel Doyle (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 23, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Morphological analysis of frontal sinuses registered in an occlusal film by intraoral radiographic device – a case report
This study aims to report a case of human identification in which the frontal sinuses were assessed by means of an adapted radiographic technique. An unknown charred victim of car crash was referred to the local medico-legal institute for human identification. The antemortem (AM) data provided by the alleged relatives of the victims consisted of a posteroanterior (PA) radiograph of the skull. In order to reproduce the AM radiograph for comparison of the frontal sinuses, and adapted technique was performed by positioning an occlusal film on the anterior surface of the frontal bone of the victim to and the radiographic cylin...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 7, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Aims and scope/Editorial board
Publication date: March 2019Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, Volume 16Author(s): (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - March 6, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Guidelines for best practice: Imaging for Age Estimation in the Living
Publication date: Available online 10 February 2019Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Edel Doyle, Nicholas Márquez-Grant, Lisa Field, Trish Holmes, Owen J Arthurs, Rick R. van Rijn, Lucina Hackman, Kathleen Kasper, Jim Lewis, Peter Loomis, Denise Elliott, Jeroen Kroll, Mark Viner, Soren Blau, Alison Brough, Stella Martín de las Heras, Pedro Manuel Garamendi (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - February 10, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Regressive changes in Pulp Volume of Mandibular Teeth as predictors In Forensic Age Estimation–A Study With CBCT And Voxel Counting Dental Software
Publication date: Available online 29 January 2019Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Akshay rathore, Suma G.N, Sharad Sahai, Manisha Lakhanpal Sharma, Dayashankara rao Jk, Nidhi puri narang (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - January 30, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

A simple method for semi-automatic readjustment for positioning in post-mortem head computed tomography imaging
Publication date: Available online 29 January 2019Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Yusuke Kawazoe, Junji Morishita, Yusuke Matsunobu, Miki Okumura, Seitaro Shin, Yosuke Usumoto, Noriaki IkedaAbstractThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of a simple method for readjustment of positioning in post-mortem (PM) head computed tomography (CT) imaging. Two hundred and twenty-five autopsied cases were used to test our proposed method. The coordinates of 5 landmarks on axial planes in PM head CT images were determined manually to calculate Yaw, Pitch, and Roll angles for the sake of readj...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - January 29, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Case report: forensic 3D-match of hair brush and scalp abrasions revealing dynamic brush deformation
Publication date: Available online 11 January 2019Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Diana Kreul, Michael Thali, Wolf SchweitzerAbstractForensic injury interpretation can be greatly enhanced by the use of 3D- surface documentation, also in conjunction with full body scans. For static jux- tapositioning, a rigid shape transfer from weapon or injury causing object to the victim's skin or bone will be assumed for patterned injuries, upon which an object's shape directly explains the shape of an injury. Forensic pathology expertise may be essential in reading the resulting 3D shape match attempts, part...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - January 12, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Imaging in Forensic Science: Five Years On
Publication date: Available online 9 January 2019Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Rachael M. Carew, David ErricksonAbstractThe Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging was launched in 2013 with the aim to collate the literature and demonstrate high-quality case studies on image-based modalities across the forensic sciences. Largely, the focus of this journal has been on the transmissive aspect of forensic imaging, and therefore a significant number of high-quality case studies have been published focusing on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. As a result, the ‘and imaging’ a...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - January 10, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Regional measurements of radio-density in the right atrium do not show differences between salt-water or fresh-water drowned or control decedents.
ConclusionsAspiration of fluid while drowning may cause changes in blood concentration. Blood concentration is measured using radio-density on PMCT images. PMCT radio-density data extracted from regional ROIs demonstrates the presence of the sedimentation effect but is not supportive of classification of drowning. There was good agreement between readers in the performance of this task. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - January 6, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research