Evaluation of Contrast Medium Enhanced Post-mortem CT in Virtual Autopsy
Completed
- Conditions
- Vascular ConditionsThromboembolism
- Registration Number
- NCT01541995
- Lead Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
- Brief Summary
The study aims to compare the value of contrast medium enhanced post mortem CT to classic autopsy.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients dying in the ICU
- age >18y
Exclusion Criteria
- relatives refusing to participation in the study
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What are the molecular mechanisms by which contrast medium enhances post-mortem CT imaging in virtual autopsies for thromboembolism detection?
How does contrast-enhanced post-mortem CT compare to traditional autopsy in diagnosing vascular conditions like deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism?
What specific biomarkers are used in post-mortem CT to identify patient subgroups with thromboembolic events or vascular pathologies?
What are the potential adverse events associated with contrast medium use in post-mortem CT, and how are they managed in forensic settings?
Are there alternative imaging techniques or compounds being explored to improve virtual autopsy accuracy in vascular disease evaluation?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf🇩🇪Hamburg, Germany