Forensic and Clinical Forensic Autopsy

"All too often, forensic pathologists perform autopsies that are limited only to the body parts that are suspect, leading to biased and inaccurate results. A correct diagnosis for cause of death can only be reached by a strict and systematic examination of the whole body. Forensic and Clinical Forensic Autopsy: An Atlas and Handbook, Second Edition provides a step-by-step, photo-assisted guide illustrating the complete autopsy, from pre- through postautopsy procedures. Chapters look at external cadaver examiner, organ removal methods, laboratory procedures including recording and imaging techniques, microscopy applications, pediatric and fetal autopsies, and checking for genetic disease and DNA diagnosis. New chapters and sections to this edition cover histology and immunohistochemistry, in addition to added coverage on forensic anthropology and molecular autopsy. From macroscopic to microscopic approaches, this volume provides detailed guidelines for performance of autopsy on every part of the human body. Using these standardized protocols and with the proper knowledge, training, and experience, pathologists-and students of pathology and forensic pathology-can rely on this book to help them develop the skills needed to become experts in their field"--

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Medical - Surgery, Forensic Medicine, Law - Forensic Science, Forensic pathology, Autopsy