Forensic radiology with cross-section modalities: spiral CT evaluation of a knife wound to the aorta
Thali, M
Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Insel Hospital, University of Berne, 3010 Berne, Switzerland.

Thali, M
Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Berne, 3012 Berne, Switzerland.

Thali, M
Forensic Research Fellow, Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, AFIP, Washington D.C./Rockville, MD.

Schwab, CM
Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Insel Hospital, University of Berne, 3010 Berne, Switzerland.

Tairi, K
Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Insel Hospital, University of Berne, 3010 Berne, Switzerland.

Dirnhofer, R
Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Berne, 3012 Berne, Switzerland.

Vock, P
Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Insel Hospital, University of Berne, 3010 Berne, Switzerland.


Abstract
We describe the extraordinary case of a penetrating knife wound to the aorta. The localization of the tip of the knife was documented with a Computed Tomography examination and subsequent two- and three-dimensional reconstruction. Based on this case report, the utilization of computed tomography in forensic science and its potential for vizualization are discussed.

Keywords:
computed tomography, forensic radiology, forensic science, visualization

Paper ID: JFS2002028_475

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