Research Progress of Aquatic Corpse Decomposition and Postmortem Submersion Interval Estimation.
Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi
; 35(4): 459-466, 2019 Aug.
Article
in En, Zh
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31532158
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Human corpses can be found in a variety of aquatic environments. The decomposition of corpses in aquatic environments is different from those on land. A large number of factors influence the decomposition process in water, therefore postmortem submersion interval ï¼PMSIï¼ is difficult to estimate. To date, while studies on aquatic corpses are obviously fewer than those on terrestrial corpses, there are many problems in practical work. This review summarizes the stages and influencing factors of aquatic corpse decomposition, and introduces the relevant research progress of PMSI estimation based on decomposition stages, postmortem phenomena, aquatic insects, biofilm, and physical and chemical methods, in order to provide reference for aquatic decomposition researches and practices.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Postmortem Changes
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Autopsy
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Cadaver
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Water
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Insecta
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
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Zh
Journal:
Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article