Postmortem Computed Tomography 영상을 이용한 한국인 영아 체중 추정 방법 연구: 부피 및 곱셈 인자의 활용
Postmortem Computed Tomography–Based Body Weight Estimation in Korean Infants Using Volume and Multiplication Factors
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Postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) is used in forensic medicine worldwide due to its ability to non-invasively visualize injuries, hemorrhage, and estimate volume. In the autopsy of infants, assessing nutritional conditions such as weight is crucial for identifying neglect. This study aims to evaluate the usefulness of retrospectively estimating the weight of Korean infants using PMCT-based volume and multiplication factors, even when the body has been cremated. A total of 44 cases of infant death (under 12 months) were analyzed. PMCT images were obtained before autopsy. Autopsy records and documentation provided by the police at the time of autopsy were reviewed to determine the weight (g) of the infant. PMCT-based infant volumes (mL) were estimated using a three-dimensional semi-automatic segmentation method. Multiplication factors (g/mL) were calculated by dividing the weight recorded at autopsy by the PMCT-based volume, yielding a mean of 1.047 g/mL, ranging from 1.014 g/ mL to 1.085 g/mL. The mean absolute error compared to weights recorded at autopsy was 95 g. Significant discrepancies were observed between weights recorded at the scene or medical center and those measured at autopsy. This study demonstrates that PMCT-based weight estimation for Korean infants is a reliable method and has the potential for retrospectively validating incorrect weight measurements and addressing inconsistencies in recorded weight data.
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Postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) is used in forensic medicine worldwide due to its ability to non-invasively visualize injuries, hemorrhage, and estimate volume. In the autopsy of infants, assessing nutritional conditions such as weight is crucial for identifying neglect. This study aims to evaluate the usefulness of retrospectively estimating the weight of Korean infants using PMCT-based volume and multiplication factors, even when the body has been cremated. A total of 44 cases of infant death (under 12 months) were analyzed. PMCT images were obtained before autopsy. Autopsy records and documentation provided by the police at the time of autopsy were reviewed to determine the weight (g) of the infant. PMCT-based infant volumes (mL) were estimated using a three-dimensional semi-automatic segmentation method. Multiplication factors (g/mL) were calculated by dividing the weight recorded at autopsy by the PMCT-based volume, yielding a mean of 1.047 g/mL, ranging from 1.014 g/ mL to 1.085 g/mL. The mean absolute error compared to weights recorded at autopsy was 95 g. Significant discrepancies were observed between weights recorded at the scene or medical center and those measured at autopsy. This study demonstrates that PMCT-based weight estimation for Korean infants is a reliable method and has the potential for retrospectively validating incorrect weight measurements and addressing inconsistencies in recorded weight data.
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