Applications And Limitations Of Radiological Modalities In Disaster Victim Identifications (Dvi): A Forensic Perspective
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https://doi.org/10.48165/jfmt.2025.42.4.16Keywords:
Disaster victim identification (DVI), Radiological modalities, identity establishment, virtual autopsy, forensicAbstract
The aftermath of mass disasters presents a chaotic scene where the immediate identification of victims becomes a critical concern. Traditional methods of disaster victim identification (DVI) often confront numerous challenges, particularly when the remains are heavily fragmented, burned, or in a highly decomposed state. This review underscores the signif icant role of forensic radiology in the DVI process, offering a comprehensive examination of its applications, advance ments, limitations and future prospects. By integrating multiple studies and real-case applications, this review elucidates how forensic radiology has become instrumental in expediting accurate identifications, thereby aiding legal processes and providing closure to affected families.
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