Heavy metal in radiology: how to reliably differentiate between lodged copper and lead bullets using CT numbers

Heavy metal in radiology: how to reliably differentiate between lodged copper and lead bullets using CT numbers

Abstract Background The in situ classification of bullets is of interest in forensic investigations when the bullet cannot be removed. Although computed tomography (CT) is usually performed on shooting victims, visual assessment, or caliber measurements using CT can be challenging or infeasible if t...

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Main Authors: Dominic Gascho, Niklaus Zoelch, Henning Richter, Alexander Buehlmann, Philipp Wyss, Michael J. Thali, Sarah Schaerli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-07-01
Series:European Radiology Experimental
Subjects:
Copper
Forensic ballistics
Lead
Tomography (x-ray computed), Wounds (gunshot)
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41747-020-00168-z

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