Thus, the incidence of the lesion we describe (left anterior congenital diaphragmatic hernia or MorgnaniLarrey hernia) is exceptionally low. Although cases have been reported in fetuses and newborn infants, it is generally produced as a consequence of acquired mechanisms that increase the intraabdominal pressure, resulting in herniation of the abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity through a...

The necropsy is a professional activity which requires extensive knowledge and technical ability in order to identify and interpret important findings within a wide range of clinical contexts. The central role of the medicolegal necropsy in the investigation of death necessitates the highest possible standards of practice. Similarly, the clinical necropsy represents one of the few situations wh...

AIMS To determine which factors influence a clinician's decision to request a necropsy. METHODS Patient age, confidence in premortem diagnosis, relatives' attitudes, and conditions of necropsy practice were combined factorially (two levels each) in separate medical and surgical questionnaires based on clinical case histories. The interactions between the factors were measured by a repeated me...

Parasitic diseases are common in fish. Diagnosis can be made through gill biopsy, skin cytology, fecal examination, or necropsy. Common parasites include protozoa, helminths, and crustaceans. Determining the cause of death in a fish is important for maintaining the health of other fish in the same environment. Due to rapid autolysis, fish necropsies should be performed promptly after death. Sam...