Post Mortem Technique Handbook

by Michael T. Sheaff

The post mortem, or autopsy, is an invaluable procedure in establishing the cause of death and investigating the presence of disease. It is also a vital tool in the evaluation of treatment and an unrivalled resource for medical education. The Post Mortem Technique Handbook provides a comprehensive practical guide to performing the modern post mortem. The book covers both the standard evisceration techniques and the many different dissection techniques that may be necessary in a variety of circumstances likely to be encountered by a practising pathologist. The text is well illustrated and is systematically arranged with guidance on general evisceration techniques and specific organ system dissection. The Post Mortem Technique Handbook is suitable for all those who perform post mortems (including experienced practitioners who require guidance on the less common techniques) and pathologists in training who need clear instructions on how to conduct a thorough examination. It will also be an invaluable guide for staff who assist in post mortem examination. Michael Sheaff is a Consultant Pathologist with the Bart's and the London NHS Trust, London, UK and Deborah Hopster is a Consultant Pathologist at King's College Hospital, London, UK.

306 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001