Journal de recherche médico-légale

Personal Identification Using Radiological Technology and Advanced Digital Imaging: Expectations and Challenges

Abstract

Junji Morishita*, Noriaki Ikeda, Yasuyuki Ueda Yongsu Yoon and Akiko Tsuji

Novel techniques for personal identification are being researched using the latest available imaging devices. These studies may assist with disaster victim identification in future mass disasters. Studies have already been conducted on the use of advanced imaging for positive identification in forensic pathology using radiographic image recognition and other identification or authentication techniques. These techniques are based on information extracted from biological fingerprints through digital radiography and other advanced imaging techniques such as CT and MRI. Although, image matching and identification in advanced digital images is still in the initial stages of development, it has shown promising results in preventing medical accidents and for identifying specific patients. These techniques may be effective for positive identification in the fields of forensic pathology, forensic odontology, and forensic anthropology.