A vostopsia como novo método de substituição á autócia convencional:uma revisão integrada da literatura

Abstract

he virtopsia was developed by Richard Dirnhofer in the beginning of the 20th century, where over the years the imaging used in this technique has shown accelerated development. Virtual autopsy represents a valid alternative or additional exam for exploration that is difficult to access for conventional autopsy. Objective: To evaluate the advancement of virtopsia as a method of identifying cadavers, and its contribution to forensic radiology. Method: An integrative literature review was carried out, based on (articles) published in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo), Pubmed, Lilacs, Capes databases, from 2015 to 2020, in Portuguese, English and Spanish, from the combination of descriptors: autopsy, forensic radiology, forensic medicine, virtopy, imaging method. Results: The results showed that the content of the articles was related to the advantages of virtopy, as well as its disadvantages. The search totaled 29 studies selected for analysis, of which 10 met the objectives and were placed in a table to characterize the articles. Conclusion: Imaging exams made the exams in the area of forensic radiology more accurate, increasing the reliability of the results. Where we seek to allow and expand information that help improve the chances of recognition by family members when mortal remains are found, since without them it might not be possible to find an answer more efficiently and quickly. They can also be used for future reference as well as for expert consultation at a later date.