Department of Medicine, Governmental Medical College, Kottayam, India
Research Article
The Adequacy of Tissue Obtained by Percutaneous Needle Autopsy in Comparison to Conventional Autopsy for Lung and Liver Tissues
Author(s): Minnu Roy*
Background: Autopsies are done since the olden days to study anatomy, to learn pathology and to identify the cause of death. But this procedure is not widely accepted due to lack of facilities, reluctancies by relatives, various religious and ethical issues and fear of transmission of communicable diseases. Percutaneous needle autopsies have bridged these shortcomings and provide better results when done under radiological guidance.
Objectives: To determine the adequacy of tissue obtained by percutaneous needle autopsy in comparison to conventional autopsy for lung and liver tissues. Descriptive study, done in autopsies performed in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Kottayam.
Methodology: Percutaneous needle samples are obtained from lungs and liver using s.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2684-1312.24.09(1).001
