Color Atlas of the Autopsy

In keeping with the spirit of the first edition, the second edition of this book displays the autopsy procedure in a step-wise, start-to-finish fashion. While the autopsy itself has changed little over the last 100 years, the adjunct procedures—toxicology, radiology, and DNA analysis, among others—have changed greatly. Original chapters are fully updated and modified to reflect changes in the last 15 years. Additionally, two new chapters have been added on natural death and organ/tissue donation.

    Illustrates procedures in detail, including more than 500 full-color images
    Describes the examination of organs and observation of pathologies in an easily understandable way
    Explains the how and why of autopsy procedure in a clear, step-by-step manner
    Proceeds through each organ and tissue, showing common conditions and pathology likely to be encountered
    Contains dozens of new images and two new chapters on natural death and organ/tissue donation

Table of Contents

Approach to the Autopsy. Circumstantial and Medical History. External Examination: The Preliminary Examination. External Examination, Specific Forensic Injuries. Specific Body Areas. Internal Examination: Opening of Body Cavities and Initial Assessment. Organ and Tissue Removal. Individual Organ Examination. Head, Brain, Skull and Spinal Cord. Microscopic Examination. Postmortem Laboratory Analysis. Natural Death. Organ and Tissue Donation.