Is abdominal x-ray (AXR) or computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen the most appropriate imaging modality for the detection of illegal substances concealed, taking into consideration the sensitivity, specificity and radiation dose?

• Published in: Journal of forensic radiology and imaging Vol. 16; pp. 50 - 56
• Main Authors: Lan, Kiki, Doyle, Edel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2019

•CT is superior to AXR in terms of sensitivity and specificity.•Low-dose CT abdomen is most appropriate for investigating suspected body packers.•DECT research to characterise drug packets in symptomatic suspects is recommended. Body packing is the internal concealment of illicit substances within t...