Tung Wah College 1 article published in JoVE Biology Image Rendering Techniques in Postmortem Computed Tomography: Evaluation of Biological Health and Profile in Stranded Cetaceans Brian C. W. Kot1,2, Derek K. P. Chan3, Tabris Y. T. Chung1, Henry C. L. Tsui1 1State Key Laboratory of Marine Pollution, City University of Hong Kong, 2Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, 3School of Medical and Health Sciences, Tung Wah College The Hong Kong cetacean stranding response program has incorporated postmortem computed tomography, which provides valuable information on the biological health and profile of the deceased animals. This study describes 8 image rendering techniques that are essential for the identification and visualization of postmortem findings in stranded cetaceans, which will help clinicians, veterinarians and stranding response personnel worldwide to fully utilize the radiological modality.
