Abstract The autopsy has long been a cornerstone of medical science and forensic investigation, traditionally performed through systematic dissection. However, declining clinical/pathological autopsy rates, sociocultural barriers, and technological advances have driven the development of virtual autopsy (“virtopsy”)—a noninvasive alternative leveraging imaging modalities like computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. This narrative review explores the evolution from traditional to virtual autopsy, compares the strengths and limitations of both approaches, and discusses the current global and Indian landscape, concluding with future directions for hybrid and artificial intelligence-enhanced models.
Maralakunte et al. (Thu,) studied this question.