About Us
About Postmortem CT (PMCT)
PMCT—sometimes referred to as “digital” or “virtual” autopsy or “postmortem CT” or “CTMP”. This is a modern, technology-driven alternative to a traditional autopsy. Instead of physically opening the body, it uses CT scans to create detailed visualisations of the internal organs and structures. In many cases, this will help identify the cause of death without the need for invasive autopsy
Clinical & Forensic Applications
CTPM complements but does not always replace traditional autopsy. Final decisions remain with coroners.
Insights into various natural disease such as vascular calcification, cardiomegaly, aneurysm, selected pulmonary changes.
Trauma analysis: Fractures, cranial injuries, rib and spinal injuries
Foreign body detection: Blades, bullets, medical devices
Haemorrhage patterns: Intracranial bleeding, thoracic/abdominal haemorrhage.
Insights into various natural disease such as vascular calcification, cardiomegaly, aneurysm, selected pulmonary changes.
Trauma analysis: Fractures, cranial injuries, rib and spinal injuries
Foreign body detection: Blades, bullets, medical devices
Haemorrhage patterns: Intracranial bleeding, thoracic/abdominal haemorrhage.
CTPM complements but does not always replace traditional autopsy. Final decisions remain with coroners.
- Insights into various natural disease such as vascular calcification, cardiomegaly, aneurysm, selected pulmonary changes.
- Trauma analysis: Fractures, cranial injuries, rib and spinal injuries
- Foreign body detection: Blades, bullets, medical devices
- Haemorrhage patterns: Intracranial bleeding, thoracic/abdominal haemorrhage.
- PMCT complements but does not always replace traditional autopsy. Final decisions remain with coroners.
Workflow
Reporting
By highly trained experienced UK Radiologists
Outcome & Communication
Findings relayed to the instructing authority and readily accessible for further discussions.
Retention & Security
Retention & Security
Referral & Case Details
Secure intake and case triage.
Preparation & Identification
Chain-of-custody verified; identifiers checked.
CT Acquisition
Standardised and tailored postmortem CT protocols.
Governance & Ethics
We follow robust governance, consent pathways, and chain-of-custody processes. Data handling is secure and compliant with UK GDPR. Reports are prepared to high professional standards.