Research Progress of Aquatic Corpse Decomposition and Postmortem Submersion Interval Estimation.
10.12116/j.issn.1004-5619.2019.04.016
- Author:
Juan Juan GUO
1
;
Xiao Liang FU
1
;
Ji Feng CAI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Forensic Medicine, School of Basic Medical Science, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
forensic pathology;
cadaver;
drowning;
postmortem submersion interval;
estimation of postmortem interval;
review
- MeSH:
Animals;
Autopsy;
Biofilms;
Cadaver;
Humans;
Insecta;
Postmortem Changes;
Water
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2019;35(4):459-466
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Human corpses can be found in a variety of aquatic environments. The decomposition of corpses in aquatic environments is different from those on land. A large number of factors influence the decomposition process in water, therefore postmortem submersion interval （PMSI） is difficult to estimate. To date, while studies on aquatic corpses are obviously fewer than those on terrestrial corpses, there are many problems in practical work. This review summarizes the stages and influencing factors of aquatic corpse decomposition, and introduces the relevant research progress of PMSI estimation based on decomposition stages, postmortem phenomena, aquatic insects, biofilm, and physical and chemical methods, in order to provide reference for aquatic decomposition researches and practices.
