From Book News, Inc. This atlas of forensic neuropathology provides 550 color autopsy photographs accompanied by explanations of the medical findings that should be documented by pathologists during the investigation of death. The approach is case-oriented, with specialized chapters on skull fracture, subdural hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, firearm injury, epilepsy, pediatrics, infection, and decomposition. The final chapter reviews normal human neuroanatomy as a reference. Dolinak is a medical examiner in Dallas.Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description Medicolegal Neuropathology: A Color Atlas uniquely demonstrates and explains many neuropathologic findings in a way that will aid investigators of sudden and unexpected death integrate their own findings into the total case context. With helpful tips and reminders, as well as over 500 bold, colorful photographs, this well-organized resource helps you quickly recognize, document, and understand the diverse realm of neuropathological findings waiting to be discovered at autopsy.Organized in a case-oriented format, Medicolegal Neuropathology: A Color Atlas shows you:¡¤Many large external and internal color photographs¡¤Proper methods of documenting and interpreting pathologic findings¡¤Methods of performing specialized autopsy procedures¡¤Techniques for proper sampling and preparation of tissues for microscopic examination¡¤Important traumatic and nontraumatic findings and their significance¡¤A refresher course on normal anatomical structures
Book Info Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at Dallas, TX. Atlas is a 'how to' and 'what not to do' training guide. Focuses on the proper methods of documentation and interpretation of anatomic evidence. Also includes methods of conducting the autopsy, preparing tissues for examination, and a refresher course on normal anatomical structure. DNLM: Nervous System Diseases--pathology--Atlases.
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