forensic pathology reviews

Burkhard Madea, Michael Tsokos, Johanna Preuß (auth.), Michael Tsokos MD (eds.)1-58829-414-3, 1-58829-414-5

In this new volume of the globally recognized Forensic Pathology Reviews, Dr. Michael Tsokos has gathered chapters from the top experts in the field to reveal both the applied and scientific areas of expertise along the broad spectrum of forensics studies. Volume 5 piques the mind as leading forensic pathologists from the United States and around the world offer advanced insight into death caused environmental conditions, trauma, neuropathology, natural causes, and ballistics. The authors of this volume further their exploration as they impart research related to identification, serial murder, histopathology, and age estimation. While unveiling unsurpassed and cutting-edge knowledge, Forensic Pathology Reviews, Volume 5 will also inspire emerging forensic scientists to immerse themselves in innovative research.

Table of contents :
Front Matter….Pages i-xvi
Front Matter….Pages 1-1
Death Due to Hypothermia Morphological Findings, their Pathogenesis and Diagnostic Value ….Pages 3-21
Front Matter….Pages 23-23
Fatal Falls from Height….Pages 25-38
Understanding Craniofacial Blunt Force Injury: A Biomechanical Perspective….Pages 39-51
Electrocution and the Autopsy….Pages 53-66
Front Matter….Pages 67-67
Central Nervous System Alterations in Alcohol Abuse….Pages 69-89
The Medicolegal Evaluation of Excited Delirium….Pages 91-111
Front Matter….Pages 113-113
Myocardial Bridging: Is it Really a Cause of Sudden Cardiac Death?….Pages 115-127
Nontraumatic Intramuscular Hemorrhages Associated with Death Caused by Internal Diseases….Pages 129-136
Front Matter….Pages 137-137
Forensic Ballistics….Pages 139-172
Front Matter….Pages 172-172
Unique Characteristics at Autopsy that may be Useful in Identifying Human Remains….Pages 175-195
The Forensic and Cultural Implications of Tattooing….Pages 197-220
Front Matter….Pages 221-221
The Interaction, Roles, and Responsibilities of the FBI Profiler and the Forensic Pathologist in the Investigation of Serial Murder….Pages 223-235
Front Matter….Pages 237-237
Forensic Histopathology….Pages 239-265
Front Matter….Pages 267-267
Forensic Age Estimation of Live Adolescents and Young Adults….Pages 269-288
Back Matter….Pages 289-292