Journal Published Online: 01 May 1993
Volume 38, Issue 3

Confirmation of Human Identification Using Computerized Tomography (CT)

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Computerized tomography (CT) was used to assist in confirming a human identification. The potential utility of comparing lateral scout views and lateral skull X-rays for identification purposes is proposed. Antemortem CT scans with scout views of the human skull are useful for comparison with postmortem radiographs and should be considered as a potential modality for establishing definitive identification when antemortem radiographs are not available.

Author Information

Haglund, WD
Medical Examiner Division, Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, Seattle, WA University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
Fligner, CL
Medical Examiner Division, Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, Seattle, WA University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle, WA
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Stock #: JFS13459J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13459J