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The fourth edition of this book continues to be the definitive international resource for those in training and practice, covering all aspects of the medico-legal autopsy, including the cause and time of death, interpretation of wounds and every other facet of the investigation of a fatality. It emphasizes the practical application of knowledge, research findings and the value of observation over received wisdom. This new edition includes 200 new colour illustrations and all black and white drawings have been redrawn in full colour.

Note biographique

Pekka Saukko, Dr. med. (Vienna, Austria), DMSc, Dr. h.c., FFFLM (Hon), FBAFM (Hon), emeritus professor of Forensic Medicine, University of Turku, Finland; member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina; honorary member of the Hungarian Society of Legal Medicine, Royal Belgian Society of Legal Medicine, German Society of Legal Medicine and Japanese Society of Legal Medicine

Bernard Knight, CBE, MD, BCh, MRCP, FRCPath, FHKCPath, DMJ (Path), FRSM, FFFMRCP, LLD (Hon), DM (Hon), DSc (Hon), PhD (Hon), DPh.Med (Hon), barrister of Gray's Inn, emeritus professor of Forensic Pathology, Cardiff University; honorary member of the Royal Belgian Academy of Medicine, Hungarian Society of Legal Medicine, Finnish Society of Forensic Medicine, German Society of Legal Medicine and Medico-Legal Society of China

Table des matières

The Forensic Autopsy. The Pathophysiology of Death. The Establishment of Identity of Human Remains. The Pathology of Wounds. Head and Spinal Injuries. Chest and Abdominal Injuries. Self-Inflicted Injury. Gunshot and Explosion Deaths. Transportation Injuries. Abuse of Human Rights: Deaths in Custody. Burns and Scalds. Electrical Fatalities. Complications of Injury. Suffocation and 'Asphyxia'. Fatal Pressure on the Neck. Immersion Deaths. Neglect, Starvation and Hypothermia. Deaths Associated with Sexual Offences. Deaths Associated with Pregnancy. Child Homicide. Sudden Death in Infancy. Fatal Child Abuse. Deaths Associated with Surgical Procedures. Dysbaric Fatalities and Barotrauma. The Pathology of Sudden Death. Forensic Dentistry for the Pathologist. Poisoning and the Pathologist. Forensic Aspects of Alcohol. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Organophosphorus Poisoning. Poisoning by Medicines. Death from Narcotic and Hallucinogenic Drugs. Corrosive and Metallic Poisoning. Deaths from Organic Solvents. Appendix.

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