Virtual autopsy uses techniques like Computed Tomography (PMCT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PMMRI) to visualize internal structures without making incisions. This is a "minimally invasive" procedure that preserves anatomy for potential second opinions and is often more acceptable to families. A 2025 scoping review describes the capabilities of these modalities: PMCT is excellent for detecting complex bone injuries and bullet trajectories, while PMMRI is "superior in analyzing soft tissues, including brain and spinal structures, cerebrospinal fluid, microbleeds, and laryngohyoid lesions". This superior soft-tissue contrast is invaluable for examining female pelvic organs (such as the uterus and ovaries) after death.
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