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May 25, 2013 · 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
The objectives of this study were to (1) determine the causes of on-farm mortality of Finnish dairy cows, (2) determine the usefulness of routine histopathologic analysis in bovine necropsies, and (3) assess how reliable producers’ perception about the cause of death is.
Nov 29, 2018 · This report presents final 2017 U.S. mortality data on deaths and death rates by demographic and medical characteristics. These data provide information on mortality patterns among U.S....
May 9, 2014 · 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
The purpose of a necropsy is typically to determine the cause of death, or extent of disease. This involves a careful process of dissection, observation, interpretation, and documentation. A thorough knowledge of normal anatomy is critical in distinguishing lesions from normal variations.
We here aimed to identify the underlying causes of death (UCD) with sex- and race-adjusted, and age-standardized mortality that has changed in recent years. We extracted the data of UCD from the Multiple Cause of Death database of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Unexpectedly, major missed diagnoses, which could have led to a change in management with increased survival or cure, were detected in 16.3% of cases. Minor diagnoses not directly related to the cause of death were detected in an additional 28.1% of cases.
