Knight's Forensic Pathology, 3Ed

Summary:
In this third edition, Knight's Forensic Pathology continues to be the definitive international postgraduate textbook for forensic pathologists, covering all aspects of the medico-legal autopsy, including the cause and time of death, interpretation of wounds and every other facet of the investigation of a fatality. The emphasis is on the practical application of knowledge and research findings, and the new edition continues the often praised traditions of clarity and succinct presentation.



This book will be an essential text for all pathologists in training, and remains a standard text to those in practice.

• Fully revised and updated, including recent findings especially in relation to sudden death
• Now includes more histopathology
• Features the European Autopsy Protocol
• Integrated colour photos throughout

Table of Contents:
The forensic autopsy
The pathophysiology of death
The establishment of identity of human remains
The pathology of wounds
Head and spinal injuries
Chest and abdominal injuries
Self-inflicted injury
Gunshot and explosion deaths
Transportation injuries
Abuse of human rights: deaths in custody
Burns and scalds
Electrical fatalities
Complications of injury
Suffocation and 'asphyxia'
Fatal pressure on the neck
Immersion deaths
Neglect, starvation and hypothermia
Deaths associated with sexual offences
Deaths associated with pregnancy
Infanticide and stillbirth
Sudden death in infancy
Fatal child abuse
Deaths associated with surgical procedures
Dysbarism and barotrauma
The pathology of sudden death
Forensic dentistry for the pathologist
Poisioning and the pathologist
Forensic aspects of alcohol
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Agrochemical poisoning
Poisoning by medicines
Death from narcotic and hallucinogenic drugs
Corrosive and metallic poisoning
Deaths from organic solvents

About the Author(s):
Pekka Saukko, Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Turku, Finland.
Bernard Knight, Emeritus Professor of Forensic Pathology, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff; and Formerly Consultant Forensic Pathologist to the Home Office, UK

Readership:
Forensic pathologists in training and practice.

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