Postmortem computed tomography plus forensic autopsy for determining the cause of death in child fatalities

Speelman, Aladdin; Engel‐Hills, Penelope; Martin, Lorna J.; Rijn, Rick R. van; Offiah, A.C.

doi:10.1007/s00247-022-05406-7

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“…The review revealed that the role of the forensic pathologist is pivotal in determining the cause of death in unexplained pediatric deaths [33]. Post-mortem CT is not considered sufficient for accurately determining the cause of death in these cases [34]. A consensus classification of unexplained sudden deaths in infants and children has been established to aid forensic pathologists in their investigations.…”

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“…Addressing these limitations, particularly in regard to imaging very small fetuses, is crucial. Although PMMR and other imaging techniques have their limitations [34][35][36], it is important to acknowledge that there are also limitations in diagnosing post-mortem cases such as terminations of pregnancy, intrauterine death, sudden unexpected infant death, and identification issues [36,37]. A comprehensive review of current issues and challenges in cross-sectional imaging for post-mortem cases is necessary, especially since significant series on post-mortem imaging are not readily available in pediatric and perinatal practice.…”

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Unexplained and Unexpected Pediatric Deaths: Forensic Review and New Perspectives

Aquila,

Sacco,

Gorniak

et al. 2023

Diagnostics

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Unexplained and unexpected pediatric deaths are a major challenge in global healthcare. The role of the forensic pathologist is crucial in determining the cause and manner of death in these cases, although to date, there are many limitations in post-mortem diagnosis. The role of the autopsy and related forensic investigations become a fundamental tool to investigate and give an explanation for an unacceptable event, considering the young age of the victims. From this point of view, even today, it is necessary that this phenomenon is correctly recorded through standardized systems and universally accepted methods. Furthermore, it is essential that scientific research on this topic is increased through the implementation of universally accepted operating protocols recognizing real risk factors in order to prevent such events. The purpose of the study is to offer a review of the state of the art about unexplained pediatric death and, above all, to propose an international reporting platform, extending proper investigations not only to judicial cases but also to all the other cases of unexpected pediatric death.

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