Radiological-Pathological Correlations in Pulmonary Disease: A Simplified Method for the Study of Post-Mortem Lungs

Abstract

SUMMARY A relatively inexpensive, technically simple method has been described for the post‐mortem fixation and inflation of lungs, followed by radiography for radiologic‐pathologic correlation. The major innovation in the method consists of the use of the low kV technique, with equipment already in routine use in many histopathology departments. The technique improves the diagnostic yield from routine autopsies, and provides correlative pathologic and radiologic specimens for both under‐ and post‐graduate teaching. Permanent preservation of the lungs permits retrospective study, both from a radiological and a pathological aspect.