Pathologists' Assistant

This atlas leads the reader through the adult autopsy process, and its common variations, with a large number of high-quality macroscopic photographs and concise accompanying text.

A mainstay for pathology residents, Autopsy Pathology is designed with a uniquely combined manual and atlas format that presents today's most complete coverage of performing, interpreting, and reporting post-mortem examinations. This lasting and useful medical reference book offers a practical, step-by-step approach to discussing not only the basics of the specialty, but the performance of specialized autopsy procedures as well. Material is divided into two sections for ease of use: a manual covering specific autopsy procedures, biosafety, generation of autopsy reports, preparation of death certificates, and other essential subjects; and an atlas, organized by organ system, which captures the appearance of the complete spectrum of autopsy findings.

This book covers topical subjects within the field of death investigation, where changes in practice have recently occurred.

Covers the spectrum of pediatric pathology with particular reference to those conditions that can be identified at autopsy. Includes microbiological studies, particularly with the advent of newly described micro-organisms causing disease.

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DiMaio's Forensic Pathology maintains its concise, easy-to-read format with completely updated references and over 400 full-color demonstrative photographs and photomicrographs to illustrate concepts - making it appealing not only to forensic pathologists, but also law enforcement personnel and attorneys.

A thorough and unique reference, this text is ideal for those entering the field of forensic pathology. Beginning with a brief review of the essentials, the book outlines 15 different sets of learning experiences available to a trainee.

The book describes practical aspects of ballistics, wound ballistics, and the classification of various wounds caused by handguns, rifles, and shotguns. It also explains autopsy techniques and procedures and laboratory analyses relating to weapons and gunshot evidence.

Medicolegal Investigation of Death has been dubbed the “Bible of Forensic Pathology.” The fifth edition includes over 600 case reports and hundreds of color photographs. The cases are from files the authors have personally handled.