Diagnostic techniques for veterinary forensic radiology: A review

Abstract

Radiography, ultrasound, CT, and MR have proven to be valuable in several areas of forensic investigations and the noninvasive and perpetual nature of imaging studies is unique compared to other types of evidence. Radiography and the other described imaging modalities can be used to identify skeletal and soft tissue trauma, projectiles, and secondary signs of drowning and strangulation. Other uses may include differentiating nonaccidental trauma from accidental trauma and determining the body condition score of dogs. An understanding of the limitations, advantages, and current use of the available imaging modalities will permit efficient use of imaging in forensic investigations.