MBBS
MD Radiodiagnosis
Fellow in onco-imaging and interventions
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging, Radiological and Ultrasound Technology, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Scopus Publications
Scopus Publications
Proximal Humerus Fracture: An Uncommon Manifestation Following Domestic Electrical Shock Parimal Chouhan, Arijit Datta, Darshan Galoria, Shridhar Dave, Divyaraj Jadeja, Arpan Kumar Pan American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 2026 Electrical injuries are associated with multiple factors, including the current itself, the amount of current flowing through the body during electrocution, the duration of the flow, and the duration of exposure. The instances of bone fracture following electrocution are limited. This article such a rare incident, where an elderly woman suffered an electrical shock at her residence while switching off the refrigerator. The woman complained of intense pain around her left shoulder, with restricted movement of the shoulder joint, without any history of a fall or other trauma. Detailed physical and radiologic examinations revealed an electrical entry wound on the left palm and a proximal humerus fracture. The patient underwent surgery and was discharged without complications. This case highlights bone fracture as a rare manifestation of electrocution resulting from violent muscular contractions as electricity passes through the body, even in cases of domestic low-voltage electrical shock. The authors recommend a meticulous general physical examination and radiologic imaging with X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans, which may assist forensic assessment of how such injuries may occur.
Enhancing trauma evaluation: Comparative analysis of post-mortem computed tomography and autopsy findings in abdominal stab wounds Darshan Galoria, Srushti Shukla, Shridhar Dave, Preeti Tiwari, Prateek Rastogi, Pradeep Rana, Dhara Goswami, Arijit Datta Medico Legal Journal, 2025 In cases of traumatic deaths, accurate assessment of injuries is essential for both legal and medical purposes. This case report compares the findings of post-mortem computed tomography with conventional autopsy methods in assessing abdominal stab wounds. A 34-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds in the abdomen underwent post-mortem examination, including computed tomography imaging. Computed tomography revealed specific breaches in the skin's continuity and internal injuries, including perforation of the stomach. A conventional autopsy confirmed the presence of multiple stab wounds and associated injuries to internal structures. However, additional injuries to major blood vessels, such as the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava, were only detected during manual exploration of the peritoneal cavity. This case highlights the complementary roles of post-mortem computed tomography and conventional autopsy in evaluating traumatic injuries. While computed tomography imaging offers non-invasive visualisation of injuries, manual examination remains essential for identifying certain injuries, particularly those affecting major blood vessels. The integration of computed tomography imaging with traditional autopsy methods enhances the accuracy and reliability of forensic assessments in cases of traumatic deaths, particularly in complex cases involving multiple injuries. Understanding the strengths and limitations of these techniques is crucial for improving forensic investigations and ultimately enhancing medico-legal outcomes.
A case report on comparison between PMCT and conventional autopsy approach in traumatic death Arijit Datta, Darshan Galoria, Shridhar Dave, Preeti Tiwari, Srushti Shukla, Viral Patel Sage Open Medical Case Reports, 2025 In cases of traumatic death, precise injury evaluation is crucial for both legal and medical reasons. In the modern era, many scholarly articles recommend postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) instead of routine postmortem practices. This case report compares the findings of PMCT with those of conventional autopsy methods for assessing blunt traumatic injuries. In this case, we received the body of a 16-year-old male who died due to a road traffic accident. Before performing a routine postmortem examination, we performed CT imaging to compare the findings with those of routine procedures. This report highlights the significance of the conventional postmortem approach in identifying soft tissue and bony injuries that are undetectable by imaging techniques. While CT imaging offers noninvasive visualization of injuries, manual examination remains essential for identifying specific injuries, particularly those affecting soft tissues. The combination of CT imaging and conventional autopsy procedures strengthens the precision and dependability of forensic evaluations in cases of traumatic death, especially in intricate situations involving multiple wounds. Recognizing the advantages and constraints of these methods is vital for advancing forensic inquiries and improving legal outcomes in medical contexts.
Postoperative death investigation using a modified en bloc dissection of the kidney–ureter–bladder apparatus with postmortem contrast imaging: A case report on autopsy Pradip Rana, Darshan Galoria, Srushti Shukla, William A. Cox, Prashant Verma, Shridhar Dave, Arijit Datta Sage Open Medical Case Reports, 2025 Medicolegal autopsies should be performed for sudden, unexpected, and suspicious deaths. Such autopsies should be performed by a knowledgeable Forensic Pathologist who has experience in performing traditional autopsy techniques, as well as having an understanding of how to supplement these techniques with more scientifically advanced techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging and postmortem computed tomography. In this case, we utilized the traditional Ghon technique to remove the urogenital system, combined with postmortem computed tomography of the coronary arteries and contrast imaging of the ureters. By combining a traditional autopsy technique with more advanced imaging techniques, we were able to definitively establish the cause of death as coronary artery occlusion and, by doing so, remove any suspicion of medical negligence committed by the treating physicians during ureteroscopic bilateral stone removal.
