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  1. pathologist’s opinion as to the cause of death may be included. In many cases, the cause of death may be obvious (e.g., a gunshot wound of the head), but in many cases, the findings are nebu-lous or multiple, and when appropriate, a differ-ential diagnosis should be discussed with a possible ranking of the probability of differing causes of ...

    • Gregory J. Davis, Sean P. McDonough
    • 2018
  2. Jul 18, 2020 · Medically, a necropsy is defined as the postmortem examination of a body, including the internal organs and other structures after thorough dissection to determine the cause of death and identify the existence of any pathological changes as well as the nature of those pathological changes (Dorland 1994 ).

    • Charles B. Spainhour, Shayne C. Gad
    • 2020
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  4. May 9, 2014 · Summary. A necropsy is performed to determine the possible cause of death and/or to detect induced or coincidental pathological alterations in tissues. The tools to perform a necropsy will vary not only by species, the type of dissection that is required, and personal preferences.

    • Charles B. Spainhour
    • 2014
  5. The primary cause of death, main organ system affected, and pathophysiological process were assigned for each cat by one of the authors (MSK). The cause of death was determined based on necropsy findings. When the primary cause could not be established, it was recorded as undetermined.

  6. May 25, 2013 · INTRODUCTION. The autopsy, more correctly called necropsy, is a sequel and a completion of the study of disease after death. It consists of an examination of the corpses to determine the cause of death based on lesions found, in collaboration with clinical, radiological and laboratory data ().

    • Mariana Costache, Monica Cirstoiu, Andreea Contolenco, Anca Mihaela Lazaroiu, Simion George, Maria S...
    • Maedica (Bucur). 2014 Jun; 9(2): 183-188.
    • 2014
    • 2014/06
  7. Aug 31, 2016 · Download Full Issue. Causes of Death and Heart Weights in Adults at Necropsy in a Tertiary Texas Hospital, 2013-2015. William C. Roberts, MD. Vera S. Won, BS. Anupama Vasudevan, BDS, MPH, PhD. Joseph M. Guileyardo, MD. Published: August 31, 2016 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.08.059.

  8. Dec 1, 2016 · Section snippets Methods. During the 3 full years of 2013, 2014, and 2015, a total of 266 autopsies were performed in adults (all >20 years of age) at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas by Dr. Joseph M. Guileyardo: in 15, the autopsy permit did not allow examination of the heart; in 11 cases, WCR did not examine the heart, and in 9 cases, the autopsy was in individuals who previously ...