Technical note: Semiautomated targeted postmortem computed tomography angiography of the pulmonary arteries using a robotic system

Franckenberg, Sabine; Sieberth, Till; Ptacek, Wolfgang; Fürst, Martin; Colacicco, Giovanni; Ebert, Lars

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2023.111712

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Franckenberg, S., Sieberth, T., Ptacek, W., Fürst, M., Colacicco, G., & Ebert, L. (2023). Technical note: Semiautomated targeted postmortem computed tomography angiography of the pulmonary arteries using a robotic system. Forensic Science International, 348, 111712. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2023.111712

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

To better depict vascular lesions on postmortem computed tomography (PMCT), whole-body postmortem computed tomography angiography (PMCTA) can be used in forensic diagnostics. Targeted angiography, in which only a specific vessel is filled with contrast agent, might help in cases of traumatic changes that render whole-body PMCTA impossible. Moreover, in targeted PMCTA, the contrast agent does not affect the haptics of any other organs. In this article, we describe automated, CT-guided targeted angiography of the pulmonary