IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9844
Online ISSN: 2456-9615
CODEN : IIJFA2
IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences (IJFMTS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2016 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be more...Case Series
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Volume : 8, Issue : 4, Year : 2023
Article Page : 171-176
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2023.036
Abstract
Decomposition is a natural process which turns complex organic elements into simpler forms. The changes brought in by the decomposition is still a hurdle even in this era of evolvement of advanced scientific techniques. Conditions like existence of differential decomposition in the same cadaver might confuse an inexperienced forensic pathologist. Interdisciplinary approach like by using forensic entomology and histopathology plays an important role while dealing the cases with advanced decomposition changes. Yet some times the results might lead us to a blind end in achieving few of the objectives of a medico-legal autopsy. The two cases in this discussion presents different decomposition changes and the hurdles posed by them.
Keywords: Adipocere, Differential Decomposition, Mummification, Skeletonization
How to cite : Ambica K, Khan T, Challenges presented by decomposition in medico-legal autopsies-A case series. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2023;8(4):171-176
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