Knight’s Forensic Pathology, Fourth Edition by Pekka Saukko and Bernard Knight is a comprehensive reference and textbook covering the principles and practical application of forensic pathology.
The book provides detailed coverage of the medico-legal autopsy, determination of the cause and time of death, identification of human remains, interpretation of injuries and wounds, and investigation of deaths occurring under suspicious or unusual circumstances.
Major topics include:
- Forensic autopsy
- Pathophysiology of death
- Identification of human remains
- Pathology of wounds
- Head, spinal, chest and abdominal injuries
- Self-inflicted injuries
- Gunshot and explosion deaths
- Transportation injuries
- Burns and scalds
- Electrical fatalities
- Asphyxia and neck compression
- Drowning and immersion deaths
- Sudden death
- Child homicide and abuse
- Forensic dentistry
- Poisoning and toxicology
- Alcohol-related deaths
- Drug-related deaths
- Medico-legal investigation
The fourth edition was substantially revised and includes numerous new colour illustrations.
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