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Adams: Guidelines for Reports by Autopsy Pathologists
By Vernard Irvine Adams
2008 (1st ed), 113
pages, $50 list
This manual describes
what should be in an autopsy report, how to organize the material, and what the
purposes are. The book lists
numerous bad habits to avoid, and offers examples of effective report
construction. It covers not only how to describe diseases and injuries, but
also how to formulate and write opinions.
Collins: An Introduction to Autopsy Technique
By Kim Collins
2005 (2nd ed), 170 pages, $55 list
This popular “how-to” manual depicts both general and specialized techniques for performing autopsies in postmortem examinations in a hospital setting. Perfect for both pathologists-in-training and those who may not perform autopsies on a regular basis, the two-volume set includes an illustrated narrative description of autopsy methods as well as a set of step-by-step diagrams for use in the autopsy suite.
Collins: Autopsy Performance & Reporting
By Kim Collins
2003 (2nd ed), 405 pages, 40 figures, $70 list
This comprehensive text is for seasoned autopsy pathologists and those who may not deal with autopsies on a regular basis. Prepared by the CAP Autopsy Committee, Autopsy Performance & Reporting contains 40 chapters authored by 35 experts. Divided into six sections, this text covers an introduction to the autopsy, preautopsy and administration, autopsy safety, autopsy performance, autopsy reporting, and quality control/quality assurance.
Collins: Special Autopsy Dissections
By Kim
Collins
2010 (1st ed), 50 pages, $40 list
Pathologists learning autopsy technique and even those with
extensive autopsy experience will find Special Autopsy Dissections a
handy guide to the performance of special dissections that are seldom or only periodically
performed. The book is especially useful for cases involving unexplained
cardiac death, intravascular air, thromboemboli,
portal hypertension, deaths in custody, sexual assault, neuromuscular
disorders, ocular abnormalities, middle ear disorders, long bone examination,
jaw removal for identification, and rare cases in which deep examination of the
face is required. Tips are also provided for autopsy-related procedures such as
obtaining fingerprints, defleshing bone, and many
other topics.
Finkbeiner: Autopsy Pathology: A Manual and
Atlas
By Walter Finkbeiner
2009 (2nd ed), 441 pages, 410
illus, $179 list
This how-to guide presents
today's most complete coverage of performing, interpreting, and reporting
post-mortem examinations. In
addition to discussing the basics of the specialty, this lasting and useful
reference features information on the performance of specialized autopsy
procedures.
Gilbert-Barness:
Handbook of Pediatric Autopsy Pathology; December 2004, 531 pages, 400
illus., $195. This volume presents
a comprehensive reference guide to the successful performance of pediatric
autopsies, and to the optimal recognition and interpretation of their
pathologic findings. Numerous
standard reference tables, copious illustrations and drawings.
Hanzlick: Cause of Death and the Death Certificate
By Randy Hanzlick
2006 (1st ed), 244 pages, $35 list
Cause of Death and the Death Certificate is intended for any person who must prepare, review, or interpret cause-of-death statements appearing on death certificates or other medical documents, such as autopsy reports. It is a comprehensive manual derived mainly from previous publications from the College of American Pathologists, including The Medical Cause of Death Manual (1994) and Cause of Death Statements and Certification of Natural and Unnatural Deaths: Protocol and Option
Houser:
The Operated Heart at Autopsy
By Stuart Houser
2009 (1st ed), 238 pages, 91 illus, $159 list
The Operated Heart at Autopsy addresses the need of
pathologists in practice and, especially, in training to achieve a new level of
competence in dealing, at the time of autopsy, with the anatomic complexity of
a heart that has undergone previous surgical treatment, whether that treatment
occurred in the recent or remote past.
Ludwig: Handbook of Autopsy Practice; 2002
(3rd Edition), 592 pages, $150. An
indispensable and invaluable source of classic and innovative procedures for
successful autopsy diagnosis and documentation. Includes current laboratory
methods, methods for processing autopsy data, quality assurance procedures, and
increased safety precautions for dealing with potentially fatal infectious
diseases.
Rutty:
Essentials of Autopsy Practice
By Guy N Rutty
2004 (Volume 1), 200
pages, $139 list
Updates the modern
pathologist on issues related to the autopsy with chapters on the pathology of
shock, religious attitudes to death, incised wounds, radiological
investigations, metabolic disorders in childhood, maternal deaths, body
alterations and piercings which are comprehensive, unique and educational.
Rutty:
Essentials of Autopsy Practice - Current Methods and Modern Trends
By Guy N Rutty
2006 (Volume 3), 260
pages, $149 list
This title provides
an update on the advances and developments in autopsy practice. Its chapters
can be read independently, in addition to forming a cohesive book, which can
act as a laboratory manual or reference guide. It starts with a general subject
related to death or death investigation and then proceeds through a series of
related chapters which become more specialized, ending in a highly specialized
chapter related to a specific type of injury.
Rutty:
Essentials of Autopsy Practice: New Advances, Trends and Developments
By Guy N Rutty
2007 (1st ed), 190 pages, $179
list
This concise, well-referenced
text provides an update on the advances and developments in autopsy practice. This book is designed to be kept in
laboratories, offices and mortuaries so that pathologists can quickly reach for
it and look up how to undertake procedures or interpret findings found in
autopsy practice.
Sheaff:
Post Mortem Technique Handbook
2005 (2nd edition), 458 pages, $129 list
A comprehensive practical guide to performing the
modern post mortem, the text is well illustrated and presented by system. The book covers both the standard evisceration
techniques and the many different dissection techniques that may be necessary
in a variety of circumstances likely to be encountered by a practicing
pathologist.
Waters: Handbook of Autopsy Practice
By Brenda Waters
2009 (4th ed), 620 pages, $179
list
Handbook of Autopsy Practice,
Fourth Edition is a testament to the continued evolution of autopsy pathology.
In this updated and expanded new edition, the editors cover technological
advancements and discuss skills that are necessary in order to perform the most
efficient autopsy possible. These skills include efficient and safe dissection
techniques, appropriate handling of unexpected findings, meticulous written and
photographic documentation, accurate interpretation of findings and finally,
timely, compassionate and professional communication with families, physicians
and legal counsel.
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