Journal Published Online: 01 April 1986
Volume 31, Issue 2

A New Method for Softening Mummified Fingers

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Proposed methods for softening mummified fingers have been either unsuccessful in adequately softening the fingers or have been highly destructive. A simple technique based on an entirely new concept utilizing disodium ethylenediamine tetracetic acid in a detergent solution adjusted to a pH of 7.5 has been successfully used to obtain satisfactory to good fingerprints over the past ten years in every case attempted.

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Zugibe, FT
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pomona, NY
Costello, JT
Rockland County Medical Examiner's Office, Pomona, NY
Pages: 6
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Stock #: JFS12306J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12306J