Learning points from post mortem imaging
06 Feb 2019
This talk describes and outlines the current use of post mortem imaging in suspected physical abuse, particularly in the use of post mortem skeletal surveys and CT.
Educational aims:
• To outline the use of skeletal surveys and cross-sectional imaging in the post mortem setting
• To describe where cross-sectional PM imaging can be useful in suspected physical abuse
References:
• Shelmerdine SC, Langan D, Hutchinson JC, Hickson M, Pawley K, Suich J, Palm L, Sebire NJ, Wade A, Arthurs OJ; DRIFT Study Research group. Chest radiographs versus CT for the detection of rib fractures in children (DRIFT): a diagnostic accuracy observational study. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2018 Nov;2(11):802-811.
• Arthurs OJ, Hutchinson JC, Sebire NJ. Current issues in post mortem imaging of perinatal and forensic childhood deaths. Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2017 Mar;13(1):58-66.
• Sonnemans LJP, Vester MEM, Kolsteren EEM, Erwich JJHM, Nikkels PGJ, Kint PAM, van Rijn RR, Klein WM; Dutch post-mortem imaging guideline group. Dutch guideline for clinical foetal-neonatal and paediatric post-mortem radiology, including a review of the literature. Eur J Pediatr. 2018 Jun;177(6):791-803.
0.5 CPD credit.
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Educational aims:
• To outline the use of skeletal surveys and cross-sectional imaging in the post mortem setting
• To describe where cross-sectional PM imaging can be useful in suspected physical abuse
References:
• Shelmerdine SC, Langan D, Hutchinson JC, Hickson M, Pawley K, Suich J, Palm L, Sebire NJ, Wade A, Arthurs OJ; DRIFT Study Research group. Chest radiographs versus CT for the detection of rib fractures in children (DRIFT): a diagnostic accuracy observational study. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2018 Nov;2(11):802-811.
• Arthurs OJ, Hutchinson JC, Sebire NJ. Current issues in post mortem imaging of perinatal and forensic childhood deaths. Forensic Sci Med Pathol. 2017 Mar;13(1):58-66.
• Sonnemans LJP, Vester MEM, Kolsteren EEM, Erwich JJHM, Nikkels PGJ, Kint PAM, van Rijn RR, Klein WM; Dutch post-mortem imaging guideline group. Dutch guideline for clinical foetal-neonatal and paediatric post-mortem radiology, including a review of the literature. Eur J Pediatr. 2018 Jun;177(6):791-803.
0.5 CPD credit.
Watch the video and complete the online self-reflection form. Go to "My events" to download your certificate. You must login to watch the video and receive CPD.
Duration:27 mins
Speaker info
Dr Owen Arthurs
Dr Owen Arthurs is the clinical lead for paediatric and perinatal post mortem imaging at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, funded by an NIHR Clinician Scientist Fellowship. He trained in paediatrics and academic Radiology in Cambridge and London. His main interests are in PM imaging and non-accidental injury in children. He has co-authored over 75 peer reviewed papers, review articles and book chapters, 100 conference abstracts, 30 invited lectures, and won several awards in national / international competition. He currently chairs the Post mortem Imaging Taskforce of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology and the Paediatric Working Group of the International Society of Forensic Radiology & Imaging. He has been involved with the BIR for several years, sitting on the MRI SIG management committee and BIR Annual Meeting organising committees, and recently ran the successful BIR “Update on NAI” day. He is the 2016 RCR Roentgen Professor.