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The need to update reference values for organ weights in the adult population: a review and future directions

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Authors: Filip Babiak;  Katarína Hanzelyová;  Ján Bajaj;  Martin Janík;  Ubomír Straka
Authors‘ workplace: Ústav súdneho lekárstva a medicínskych expertíz, Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, Jesseniova lekárska fakulta v Martine
Published in: Soud Lék., 69, 2024, No. 1, p. 2-5
Category: Review

Overview

This review article highlights the crucial role of organ weights and dimensions as key indicators in forensic diagnosis. Organ weight changes serve as valuable markers for pathological conditions, aiding forensic doctors in interpreting autopsy findings. The review emphasizes the importance of precision in establish- ing organ reference values, considering factors like population-specific norms and correlations with body parameters. Furthermore, it explores the impact of obesity on organ weights, emphasizing the need for updated databases that accurately reflect diverse populations. The article underscores the inadequacy of relying on outdated sources and advocates for creating a comprehensive and updated database of organ weights and dimensions for the local population, essential for accurate forensic interpretations.

Keywords:

obesity – organ weights – organ dimensions – reference databases

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