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Autopsy
Autopsy
1. Technique of R. Virchow
- organs are removed one by one
- this method has been used most widely, often with
some modifications.
- originally, the first step was to expose the cranial
cavity and from the back, spinal cord, followed by the
thoracic cavity, cervical cavity and abdominal organs.
2. Technique of C. Rokitansky
- this technique is characterized by in-situ dissection, in part
combined with en bloc removal.
3. Technique of A. Ghon
- thoracic and cervical organs, abdominal organs, and the
urogenital system are removed as organ blocks.
4. Technique of M. Letulle
- thoracic, cervical, abdominal and pelvic organs are removed
en masses and subsequently dissected into organ blocks.