Application of spiral CT 3D reconstruction of rib fracture in clinical forensic practice.
- Author:
De-Yu ZHANG
1
;
Xu-Yang ZHU
;
Wei-Min FANG
;
He-Tian JIN
;
Bo-Xing ZOU
;
Jian-Hua ZHU
Author Information
1. Institute of Forensic Science, Gongli Hospital, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Aged;
Female;
Forensic Pathology/methods*;
Humans;
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted;
Imaging, Three-Dimensional;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Rib Fractures/diagnostic imaging*;
Ribs/pathology*;
Thoracic Injuries/diagnostic imaging*;
Tomography, Spiral Computed/methods*;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2007;23(6):431-437
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To assess the clinical application of spiral CT 3D reconstruction in forensic diagnosis of rib fracture.
METHODS:Thirty-five cases of rib fractures were collectively studied by X-ray, regular CT scan, and adoptive 3D reconstruction with spiral CT.
RESULTS:Clear and stereoscopic images of rib fractures without interference of the surrounding soft tissue were obtained in all of 35 cases examined.
CONCLUSION:Spiral CT 3D reconstruction could be a valuable means in forensic diagnosis of rib fracture.
