What is done during a forensic autopsy?
It is a specialized and complete autopsy done by a forensic pathologist on deaths that have legal significance. An autopsy is the postmortem examination that begins with a close external examination and description of the body. Photographs and x-rays are taken, and evidence is collected before a surgical opening the body and removal of organs. A systematic dissection and study of all the organs as well as chemical and toxicological studies of the tissues and body fluids are completed to determine the cause and manner of death. When the examination is complete, the death is certified and a written report is issued..
