The advantages of virtopsy during the Covid-19 pandemic

Claimed medical malpractice in fatal SARS-CoV-2 infections: the importance of combining ante- and post-mortem radiological data and autopsy findings for correct forensic analysis

“…This pulmonary PMCT pattern was attributed to ARDS and confirmed by histopathological analysis of the lungs. These pulmonary alterations seen on PMCT largely resemble those reported in the literature for SARS-CoV-2 positive patients studied using PMCT 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 .…”

Perils of human remains examination in COVID-19 times

“… 10 For this reason, minimally invasive techniques (MIT) for autopsy, and Virtopsy has been proposed as safe procedures for postmortem examinations. 11 …”

“…The role of these technologies in the pandemic have been emphasized in the literature for forensic practitioner's safety and health, such as, contactless technique, detection of smaller lesions, exploration of the areas which are difficult to approach conventionally, easier detection of internal injuries like fracture, availability of the recorded images for re-evaluation and expert references. 11 .…”

Medical Professionals’ Perspective on Virtual Autopsy: Comprehensive Analysis and Validation Study with Respect to Traditional Autopsy

“…That, in fact, is the primary reason for the increasing use of virtual autopsies internationally. Owing to all the advantage and other benefits of virtual autopsy, there is joint effort of AIIMS , New Areas which are not routinely examined in traditional autopsy such as the spine, pelvis, and the limbs, can also be examined in detail without any mutilation of the body through radiological scanning in virtual autopsy 22,23 .…”

“…A noteworthy advantage is that the images both radiological and histological could be retained indefinitely are available for re-evaluation and reinterpretation as for research and study purposes which can be used for future references as well as for an expert consultation at a later date 18,22 .…”