The authors are gratified that the first edition of Autopsy Pathology was well received. Our objective in publishing a second edition remains the same as before, namely to provide a resource for those learning the art and science of postmortem examinations. Though the book is designed with the pathologist-in-training in mind, we hope that practicing pathologists, pathology assistants, and others involved in various fields of death investigation will also find it useful. The format used in the first edition remains; however, we have strived to improve each chapter. We have added illustrations to the atlas (Chapter 15), including a new section on forensic pathology. Dr. Andrew J. Connolly of Stanford University has contributed a succinct new chapter that covers autopsy practice in cases of sepsis and multiorgan failure, a much needed addition to a modern autopsy text.
Key Features
- Focuses on hospital autopsy, while also providing a brief introduction to forensic autopsy.
- Examines autopsy photography and radiology, microscopic examination, supplemental laboratory studies, and other investigative approaches.
- Includes a chapter on performing special dissection procedures that are usually not covered during a typical residency.
- Presents over 590 full-color photographs depicting common gross and microscopic autopsy findings for every part of the body.
- Correlates pathologic findings with their clinical causes to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
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Contents
Chapter 1 - The Autopsy—past And Present
- The Autopsy In Antiquity
- The Autopsy In The Twentieth Century
- The Autopsy Today
- The Objectives Of The Autopsy
Chapter 2 - Legal, Social, And Ethical Issues
- Death Notification
- Autopsy Authorization
- Identification Of The Deceased
- Medical Examiner/coroner Cases
- Public Health, Public Records, And Patients' Confidentiality
- Organ And Tissue Donation
- Request For Human Tissue For Research
- Religious And Cultural Issues
- Mortician And Funeral Issues
- Obligations Of The Autopsy Pathologist
Chapter 3 - Autopsy Biosafety
- Autopsy Infection Control Precautions
- Exposure To Other Biohazards At Autopsy
- Conclusion
Chapter 4 - Basic Postmortem Examination
- External Inspection
- Initial Dissection And Internal Examination
- Letulle Method
- Virchow Method Of Organ Removal
- Removing The Brain And Spinal Cord
- Brain Cutting—general And Specific
- Examination Of The Vertebral Column And Bone Marrow
- A Final Word About Examining Organs
Chapter 5 - Postmortem Examination Of Fetuses And Infants
- Facilities And Equipment
- Postmortem Examination
- External Examination
- Internal Examination And Evisceration
- Separation Of The Organ Blocks
- Dissection Of Organs After Evisceration
- Brain And Spinal Cord Removal And Examination
- Examination Of The Placenta
- Examination Of The Fragmented Fetus
Chapter 6 - Special Dissection Procedures
- Special Examinations Of The Brain And Neuromuscular System
- Examination Of The Middle And Inner Ear
- Examination Of The Eyes
- Examination Of The Nasal Sinuses And Nasopharynx
- Examination Of Mandible, Maxilla, And Teeth
- Examination Of The Neck And Cervical Spine
- Examination Of The Thoracic Duct And Cisterna Chyli
- Special Examinations Of The Heart
- Examination Of Bones And Joints
- Special Circumstances
Chapter 7 - Autopsy Photography And Radiology
- Autopsy Photography
- Autopsy Radiology
Chapter 8 - Microscopic Examination
- Brightfield Microscopy
- Immunofluorescence Microscopy
- Electron Microscopy
Chapter 9 - Supplemental Laboratory Studies
- Collection Of Samples
- Postmortem Chemistry
- Postmortem Toxicology
- Postmortem Microbiology
- Postmortem Cytogenetic And Molecular Studies
- Genetic/metabolic Disease Autopsy
Chapter 10 - The Autopsy Report
- Overview Of The Autopsy Report
- Final Anatomic Diagnosis
- Clinical Summary
- Gross Findings
- Microscopic Findings
- Additional Findings
- Case Discussion
Chapter 11 - Postmortem Examination In Cases Of Sudden Death Due To Natural Causes
- Preparing For The Autopsy
- The Approach To Autopsy In Cases Of Sudden Death Due To Natural Causes
Chapter 12 - Postmortem Examination In Cases Of Sepsis Or Multiple Organ Dysfunction
- Sepsis
- Multiple Organ Dysfunction
Chapter 13 - Death Certification
- The Death Certificate
- Completing A Death Certificate
- Medicolegal Issues
- Therapeutic Complications And The Death Certificate
- Fetal Death Certificates
Chapter 14 - Medical Quality Improvement And Quality Assurance Of The Autopsy
- The Autopsy And Medical Quality Improvement
- Quality Assurance Of The Autopsy
- Quality Improvement Of The Autopsy
Chapter 15 - Atlas Of Autopsy Pathology
- External Findings
- Pericardial, Pleural, And Peritoneal Cavities
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Hepatobiliary System
- Pancreas
- Urinary Tract System
- Reproductive System (Male)
- Reproductive System (Female)
- Endocrine System
- Lymphoreticular System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Central Nervous System
- Pediatric Pathology
- Placenta And Umbilical Cord
- Forensic Pathology
Appendices
- Appendix A: Description of Gross Autopsy Findings
- Appendix B: Measures, Weights, and Assessment of Growth and Development
About the Authors
- Walter E. Finkbeiner, MD, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco; Chief, Department of Pathology, San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, California.
- Philip C. Ursell, MD, Professor, Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco; Director, Autopsy Service, Moffitt-Long Hospital, San Francisco, California.
- Richard L. Davis, MD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco, California.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 441 pages
- Publisher: Saunders; 2 edition (2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416054537
- ISBN-13: 978-1416054535
- Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
List Price: $199.00