Surgery
A rapid and reliable alternative to autopsy at a level I trauma center.
Jessica M Delamater, Gary H Danton, Larisa Shagabayeva, Luciana Tito Bustillos, Michael D Cobler-Lichter, Brianna L Collie, Nicole B Lyons, Brandon M Parker, Paul J Wetstein, Jonathan P Meizoso, Nicholas Namias, Kenneth G Proctor, Edward B Lineen
Published: 202510.1016/j.surg.2025.110022
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Autopsies are the gold standard for determining traumatic deaths causes, but rates have been decreasing. Postmortem computed tomography is an alternative; however, its utility and feasibility in patients who have undergone interventions i…
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