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Mobile computed tomography for mass fatality investigations

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The use of computed tomography (CT) has received growing interest within the forensic world. To date, most publications have been related to the use of clinical or institutional sited scanners with few publications reporting on the actual, as opposed to the theoretical, use of mobile CT scanners in forensic practice. This review paper considers the use of mobile CT scanning for forensic investigations. It reviews the literature and presents the experience gained from a 6-month trial undertaken by the Forensic Pathology Unit, at the University of Leicester, UK of the use of CT for mass fatality investigation. Protocols for the use of mobile CT are discussed to assist other centres contemplating the use of mobile CT for mass fatality investigations.

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We wish to thank Alliance Medical (Upton, UK) for providing to us with the mobile CT scanner.

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  1. Forensic Pathology Unit, University of Leicester, Robert Kilpatrick Building, Leicester, LE2 7LX, UK

    Guy N. Rutty & Amanda Jeffery

  2. Imaging Department, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK

    Claire Robinson & Bruno Morgan

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Rutty, G.N., Robinson, C., Jeffery, A. et al. Mobile computed tomography for mass fatality investigations. Forens Sci Med Pathol 3, 138–145 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-007-0012-7

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