Research Progress of Aquatic Corpse Decomposition and Postmortem Submersion Interval Estimation / 法医学杂志
Journal of Forensic Medicine
;
(6): 459-466, 2019.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-985037
ABSTRACT
Human corpses can be found in a variety of aquatic environments. The decomposition of corpses in aquatic environments is different from those on land. A large number of factors influence the decomposition process in water, therefore postmortem submersion interval (PMSI) is difficult to estimate. To date, while studies on aquatic corpses are obviously fewer than those on terrestrial corpses, there are many problems in practical work. This review summarizes the stages and influencing factors of aquatic corpse decomposition, and introduces the relevant research progress of PMSI estimation based on decomposition stages, postmortem phenomena, aquatic insects, biofilm, and physical and chemical methods, in order to provide reference for aquatic decomposition researches and practices.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Postmortem Changes
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Autopsy
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Cadaver
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Water
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Biofilms
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Insecta
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
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