From Traditional to Virtual: The Evolving Landscape of Autopsy Techniques in Forensic Science

Virtual autopsy or post-mortem imaging is a rapidly developing field in medical imaging that deals with the visualization and study of the human body after death. This review provides an overview of different imaging modalities used in post-mortem imaging, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound (US), and radiography. It also discusses the importance of virtual autopsy in forensic medicine, pathology, and research, and highlights the applications and benefits of this technique in each field. The review further examines the strengths and limitations of each imaging modality and provides examples of their use in specific cases. Overall, this overview serves as a comprehensive guide to post-mortem imaging and provides readers with a deeper understanding of this important and growing area of forensic imaging.