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http://dx.doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2014.15.2.205

Forensic Imaging for Causal Investigation of Death  

Simons, David (Department of Radiology (E010), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ))
Sassenberg, Alina (Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Heidelberg)
Schlemmer, Heinz-Peter (Department of Radiology (E010), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ))
Yen, Kathrin (Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Heidelberg)
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Korean Journal of Radiology / v.15, no.2, 2014 , pp. 205-209 More about this Journal
Abstract
A 63-year-old man was found in the street after overrun by a car. Postmortem CT revealed multiple bone fractures, but surprisingly all without any relevant hemorrhage which would have been expected under such circumstances. A round radiopaque formation was found in the duodenum, which was reminiscent of ingested tablets. The toxicological analysis revealed high concentrations of zopiclone and alcohol. By combining radiologic and forensic results, zopiclone and alcohol intoxication were concluded as the cause of death, followed by a postmortem overrun accident.
Keywords
Computed tomography; Forensic imaging; Virtopsy; Pre-autopsy CT; Forensic reconstruction;
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