[The evolution of autopsy technique--from Virchow to Virtopsy]. / Ewolucja techniki sekcyjnej--od Virchowa do Virtopsy.

The autopsy technique evolves with extending knowledge and technical and technological progress in medical sciences. The objective of this report is to present the main autopsy techniques and an outline of transformations that occurred in the methodology of post mortem examinations with a focus on the Polish literature. Additionally, we present examples of paintings inspired by autopsy.