title: Forensic radiology with cross-section modalities: spiral CT evaluation of a knife wound to the aorta.
abstract: We describe the extraordinary case of a penetrating knife wound to the aorta. The localization of the tip of the knife was documented with a Computed Tomography examination and subsequent two- and three-dimensional reconstruction. Based on this case report, the utilization of computed tomography in forensic science and its potential for vizualization are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001011:Aorta / Q000293:injuries*; D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*