Photon-counting CT for forensic death investigations-a glance into the future of virtual autopsy.

ABSTRACT: This article explores the potential of photon-counting computed tomography (CT) in forensic medicine for a range of forensic applications. Photon-counting CT surpasses conventional CT in several key areas. It boasts superior spatial and contrast resolution, enhanced image quality at low x-ray energies, and spectral imaging capabilities that enable more precise material differentiation. These advantages translate to superior visualization of bone structures, foreign bodies, and soft tissues in postmortem examinations. The article discusses the technical principles of photon-counting CT detectors and highlights its potential applications in forensic imaging, including high-resolution virtual autopsies, pediatric forensic CT, trauma analysis, and bone density measurements. Furthermore, advanc

SUBMITTER: Gascho D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11440199 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature