Naslov
Paleoradiology and Ancient Egypt:
 The Evaluation of two mummified heads with the use of CT

Autori
Komnenić, Nadja ; Barić, Marina ; Čavka, Mislav ; Brkljačić, Boris.

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
7th International Croatian Student Summit Abstract Book / - Zagreb, 2011

Skup
7th International Croatian Student Summit

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 13.04.2011. - 16.04.2011

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Domaća recenzija

Ključne riječi
Paleoradiology; radiology; CT; Ancient Egypt; mummies.

Sažetak
Introduction: Paleoradiology is a science which allows us to gain a better understanding of bioarchaeological materials with the use of modern imaging techonology such as x-ray radiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It enables us to preserve the artifact under observation, while still allowing us insight into important elements such as authenticity verification, gender, age, pathological lesions and fractures. Methods: Two Ancient Egyptian mummified heads from the Archeological Museum in Zagreb were scanned with multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) unit (Sensation 16 ; Siemens AG Medical Solutions, Erlangen, Germany). One-milimeter section thickness images were reconstructed from 16x0.75 collimation slices and 0.7 reconstruction increment at the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Dubrava University Hospital, Zagreb. Sagittal and coronal reformatting and three- dimensional (3D) reconstruction were done on Aquarius workstation (Terarecon Inc, San Mateo, USA). Results: The images gained from this study allow us to draw conclusions about the life and death of the specimens. Both heads were very well preserved. Nearly all skeletal parts were preserved. The heads were wrapped in cloth. Damage to the ethmoid bone in the skulls reveals that the brain was extracted through the nasal cavity (possibly with the use of a wooden stick). The most interesting and important pathological finding in both skulls is that of a maxillary prognathism. Conclusion: The information gained from this study allows us to determine, among other things, the authenticity of the artifacts as a result of our previously established knowledge of the burial rites of Ancient Egyptians. This type of study can combine the expertise of radiologists, historians and bioarcheologists and should be encouraged in order to strengthen the evidence-based aproach to paleopathology.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti, Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Povijest

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