[Application of spiral CT 3D reconstruction of rib fracture in clinical forensic practice].
OBJECTIVE
To assess the clinical application of spiral CT 3D reconstruction in forensic diagnosis of rib fracture.


METHODS
Thirty-five cases of rib fractures were collectively studied by X-ray, regular CT scan, and adoptive 3D reconstruction with spiral CT.


RESULTS
Clear and stereoscopic images of rib fractures without interference of the surrounding soft tissue were obtained in all of 35 cases examined.


CONCLUSIONS
Spiral CT 3D reconstruction could be a valuable means in forensic diagnosis of rib fracture.
Zhang
De-Yu
DY
Institute of Forensic Science, Gongli Hospital, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China.
Zhu
Xu-Yang
XY
Fang
Wei-Min
WM
Jin
He-Tian
HT
Zou
Bo-Xing
BX
Zhu
Jian-Hua
JH
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D049429:Forensic Pathology / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012272:Ribs / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult