Application of spiral CT 3D reconstruction of rib fracture in clinical forensic practice / 法医学杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE@#To assess the clinical application of spiral CT 3D reconstruction in forensic diagnosis of rib fracture.@*METHODS@#Thirty-five cases of rib fractures were collectively studied by X-ray, regular CT scan, and adoptive 3D reconstruction with spiral CT.@*RESULTS@#Clear and stereoscopic images of rib fractures without interference of the surrounding soft tissue were obtained in all of 35 cases examined.@*CONCLUSION@#Spiral CT 3D reconstruction could be a valuable means in forensic diagnosis of rib fracture.