Making an innovative lateral percutaneous (LP) incision to do a traditional autopsy

Abstract

Abstract: Law enforcement agencies rely heavily on medico-legal autopsies to identify the deceased and establish the cause of death, time since death, and circumstances of their deaths. Traditional autopsy techniques, have the potential to leave the deceased with aesthetic defects and deformities, upsetting their family and possibly decreasing the effectiveness of the investigation. Routine autopsy procedures are improved by this new unique method of Lateral Percutaneous (LP) incision approach that reduces invasiveness while increasing visibility. This article highlights the study's purpose and goals, which center on developing a novel method for autopsy skin incision while emphasizing procedural effectiveness and the satisfaction of both the medical community and the bereaved family. In this research, explained the validity, effectiveness and prospective advantages of the LP incision technique and reviewed the research's methods including literature reviews, cadaver studies, and expert consultations.

Key words: Autopsy; Lateral Percutaneous incision; Cosmetics; Cadaver; Time since death; Forensic Medicine