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Publication date: September 2018Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, Volume 14Author(s): (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - September 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Noninvasive estimation of brain organ weights by postmortem magnetic resonance imaging compared to conventional autopsy in fetuses and neonates
Publication date: Available online 7 September 2018Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Philip Lim, Allison Chang, Ryan Lim, Kathleen A. Washington, Sarah E. Miller, Joseph Connor, Chelsea Ward (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - September 8, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Part I – Adult skeletal age estimation using CT scans of cadavers: Revision of the fourth rib methods
ConclusionSeveral features described by both İşcan et al. and Hartnett could be observed on the VRIs; however, features such as porosity inside the sternal rib and bone weight could not be assessed. A revised fourth rib method for use on VRIs was created. Significantly more individuals were placed in the correct age phase using the revised method compared to the İşcan et al. and Hartnett methods, and overall the revised method had significantly improved inaccuracy and bias scores. The revised method is reliable and should be tested on other populations using different software. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - August 25, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Sex Discrimination from Orbital Aperture Dimensions Using Computed Tomography: Sample of Egyptian population
In conclusion, inter zygomatic distance was found to be the best reliable parameter and achieved the highest accuracy 71%. So, it was seen that inter zygomatic distance could be used for the sex determination from computed tomography. (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - August 24, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Part II-Adult skeletal age estimation using CT scans of cadavers: Revision of the pubic symphysis methods.
ConclusionSeveral features described by Suchey-Brooks and Hartnett could be observed on the VRIs, including billows on the symphysis face in younger individuals, the ventral rampart, and the dorsal margin. However, distinguishing features such porosity and bone weight for the older phases could not always be assessed. A revised pubic symphysis method for use on VRIs was created using both morphological features and bone quality to assess age. The revised method is strongly correlated with age, and over 70% of the sample was placed in the correct age phase. The Suchey-Brooks method was more accurate for individuals under 40...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - August 23, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Correlation between chronological age and computed tomography attenuation of trabecular bone from the os coxae
Publication date: Available online 18 August 2018Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): James V. Schanandore, Jonathan M. Ford, Summer J. Decker (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - August 18, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Part III – Adult skeletal age estimation using CT scans of cadavers: Revision of the auricular surface methods
ConclusionMost of the features described by Lovejoy et al. could not be observed on the VRIs, and as previously established by Villa et al. (2013), the Buckberry and Chamberlain method cannot be used on VRIs. Features such as transverse organization, surface texture, and microporosity are not visible on VRIs; however, features of the auricular surface and retroauricular area were seen to progress in a manner similar to that described by Lovejoy and colleagues, and a revised auricular surface method for use on VRIs was developed. The revised method is strongly correlated with age, and over 70% of the sample was placed wit...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - August 17, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Post-mortem computed tomography and post-mortem magnetic resonance imaging as triage tools for autopsy – A case report
Publication date: Available online 16 August 2018Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): C Tappero, B Fliss, S Gentile, MJ Thali, D Gascho (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - August 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Farewell, “Green Sophie” – Hidden features of the 50 Swiss Franc banknote detected by computed tomography
Publication date: Available online 10 August 2018Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Dominic Gascho, Michael J. Thali, Stephan A. Bolliger (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - August 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Classification based on the presence of skull fractures on curved maximum intensity skull projections by means of deep learning
ConclusionClassification based on the existence of skull fractures on CMIPs with deep learning is feasible. For the purpose of pre-scanning PMCT data, a classification threshold of 0.75 with a sensitivity of 100% can be applied. A higher number of images of validated skull fractures available will increase the performance of the network. In the future, Deep learning might enable a more resource-efficient assessment in postmortem radiology.Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - August 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Lethal complication in Pott's puffy tumor: a case report
Publication date: Available online 19 July 2018Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and ImagingAuthor(s): Hideki Hyodoh, Kotaro Matoba, Manabu Murakami, Atsuko Saito, Nahoko Okuya, Tomoko MatobaAbstractA man in his fifties was found dead in his bed. Using postmortem CT, the frontal sinus wall was seen to have been destroyed and a subcutaneous / intra-cranial mass-like lesion was detected. Postmortem blood biochemical examination demonstrated high values of urea nitrogen, c-reactive protein, procalcitonin, and precepsin, which were thought to be due to sepsis. Needle aspiration showed reddish viscous fluid, and the presenc...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - July 20, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Aims and scope/Editorial board
Publication date: June 2018Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, Volume 13Author(s): (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

British Neuropathological Society and International Society for Forensic and Radiology Imaging Expert Consensus Statement for Post-mortem Neurological Imaging
Publication date: June 2018Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, Volume 13Author(s): Owen J. Arthurs, Rick van Rijn (Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging)
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Dental Post-mortem Computed Tomography for Disaster Victim Identification: A literature review
Publication date: June 2018Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, Volume 13Author(s): Elisa Nguyen, Edel DoyleAbstractOver the last decade, post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) has been increasingly adopted within the forensic setting. The three-dimensional (3D) capability and non-destructive approach of PMCT allows it to have several advantages over conventional x-rays, and as such it may be of potential use within forensic odontology for disaster victim identification (DVI). However, the implementation of dental PMCT can only have a real forensic benefit if its accuracy is comparable to that of conventional...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Imaging findings of diabetes on post-mortem CT
Publication date: June 2018Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging, Volume 13Author(s): Thomas D Ruder, Wolf Schweitzer, Garyfalia Ampanozi, Dominic Gascho, Patricia M Flach, Michael J Thali, Gary M HatchAbstractDiabetes mellitus is a chronic, metabolic disease primarily defined by elevated levels of blood glucose. Long term effects of micro- and macrovascular damage may affect the cardio-vascular system, genitourinary tract, abdominal organs, nervous system, and musculoskeletal system. Diabetes can be challenging to detect at autopsy and if investigators are unaware of the medical history at the time of the auto...
Source: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research