Browsing by Subject "autolysis"

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      Combined chemical and optical methods for monitoring the early decay stages of surrogate human models 

      Statheropoulos, Miltiades K.; Agapiou, Agapios; Zorba, Eleni; Mikedi, Katerina; Karma, Sofia; Pallis, George C.; Eliopoulos, C.; Spiliopoulou, C. (2011)
      As the body decays shortly after death, a variety of gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) constantly emanate. Ethical and practical reasons limit the use of human corpses in controlled, time-dependent, intervening ...
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      A study of volatile organic compounds evolved from the decaying human body 

      Statheropoulos, Miltiades K.; Spiliopoulou, C.; Agapiou, Agapios (2005)
      Two men were found dead near the island of Samos, Greece, in the Mediterranean sea. The estimated time of death for both victims was 3-4 weeks. Autopsy revealed no remarkable external injuries or acute poisoning. The exact ...