Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
Review Article
Identification of Human Remains in Case of Transgender Individuals in Forensic Anthropology: A Systematic Review
Author(s): Viana E, Selvaggi G and Milani C*
During anthropologic analysis of human skeletal remains, estimation of sex is a key element in the forensic identification of individuals. For transgender individuals, complications may arise during estimation of biological sex, as physical characteristics may not correspond with the documented gender recorded at registration of the missing person with authorities. In this systematic review, we analyzed the current literature focusing on methods employed for state-of-the-art identification of skeletal remains of transgender and gender-diverse individuals in forensic anthropology, including the effects on the skeleton of genderaffirming hormone therapy and/or facial gender-affirmation surgery. Our findings support the need for additional studies using larger sample sizes and control groups involving different treatment regimens or longitudinal studies at different follow-up intervals. .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2684-1312.24.09(1).002
