Radiography in forensic investigations

Forensic applications of X-ray radiography include identification of bodies by comparison of post-mortem radiographs with those obtained before death, assessment of injuries to provide both preliminary and additional information to that from post-mortem dissection, and determination of the track of penetrating stab wounds by radiography following the introduction of contrast medium into the wound. Practical details are given of the equipment and techniques. Three case examples illustrate some of the topics discussed. (U.K.)