A knot in the gut: A paediatric post-mortem CT diagnosis. Issue 4 (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vester, M.E.M.; van Rijn, R.R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of forensic radiology and imaging. Volume 3:Issue 4(2015)
• Page Start: 238
• Page End: 240
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Post-mortem computed tomography -- Sigmoid obstruction -- Child; Forensic radiography -- Periodicals; Magnetic resonance imaging -- Periodicals; Diagnostic imaging -- Periodicals; Diagnostic imaging; Forensic radiography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Periodicals; 614.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jofri.2015.05.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2212-4780

Abstract

Abstract: We present a case of a previously healthy, five month old boy who, after a short history of mild abdominal complaints died unexpectedly. In this case no parental permission for a conventional autopsy could be obtained on religious grounds, but a and post-mortem CT was consented to and performed. Based on the clinical evaluation combined with PMCT findings a probable cause of death, ileosigmoid knotting, could be established.