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Exploring the Landscape of Virtual Autopsy: Applications and Adaptations in India

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Ayushi Tiwari, Abhinav Sood, Anushka Chawhan
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.10.2024.6307-6321

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Scope: By providing non-invasive post-mortem assessment procedures, virtual autopsytechniques have become a viable substitute for conventional autopsy methods. The implementation and utilization of virtual autopsy techniques in India is the subject This comparative review examines the use and implementation of virtual autopsy techniques in India, including its advantages, disadvantages, and possible effects on forensic investigations andmedical practice in the nation. Objective: This review paper's goal is to present a thorough examination of the several virtual autopsy methods used in India, contrasting their advantages, disadvantages, and suitability foruse in forensic medicine and clinical settings. This research attempts to provide insights into the current state, developments, and future prospects of virtual autopsy procedures in the Indian setting by synthesizing the existing literature. Methodology: This comparative review examines the implementation and utilization of virtual autopsy techniques in India, focusing on literature review, evaluation via comparison, and case studies. It examines the challenges, efficacy, and practical uses of these non-invasive post- mortem assessment procedures, including CT, MRI, and surface scanning, in forensic cases, medical education, and forensic applications.

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