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Tissue Fluorescence Spectroscopy in Death Time Estimation

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Forensic Pathology Reviews

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One of the limitations of conventional methods for PMI determination is the fact that the measurements cannot be performed in situ nor in real time. Several factors, environmental and body, influence tissue decomposition and time evolution, resulting in a actual poor resolution. Considering this limitation for PMI determination, our group proposes a more objective method based on a tissue characterization of the degradation phases through optical information using fluorescence spectroscopy. The results obtained so far show the potential of the fluorescence spectroscopy for the PMI determination, with at least similar resolution of the actual methods. A portable interrogation system allows its use in outdoor areas with no need of laboratory supplies.

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    Éverton S. Estracanholli MS, Cristina Kurachi MD & Vanderlei S. Bagnato PhD

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Estracanholli, É.S., Kurachi, C., Bagnato, V.S. (2011). Tissue Fluorescence Spectroscopy in Death Time Estimation. In: Turk, E. (eds) Forensic Pathology Reviews. Forensic Pathology Reviews, vol 6. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61779-249-6_12

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