Journal of Forensic Research

El-Sayed NF

Publications

• Research Article
  Age and Sex Identification Using Multi-slice Computed Tomography of the Last Thoracic Vertebrae of an Egyptian Sample
  Author(s): Ramadan N, Abd El-Salam MH, Hanon AF, El-Sayed NF and Al-Amir AYRamadan N, Abd El-Salam MH, Hanon AF, El-Sayed NF and Al-Amir AY
  
  Introduction: Accurate sex estimation plays a very important role in determining the identity of unknown individuals. Age determination also has become increasingly important in forensic science for both living and remains. Vertebrae are one of the least studied bones for age and sex identification; however, its presence at a death scene is the most common of all. The 12th thoracic vertebra (T12) is easily identifiable in a disarticulated skeleton, due to its unique morphology. Identification depending on radiological techniques is an emerging valuable tool in forensic science field. Methodology: The study was conducted on 123 Egyptian patients; 61 males and 62 females and the age range was from 10 to 64 years. The subjects used in this study were patients who had a need for Computer Tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen for several medical re.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7145.1000386

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