Autopsy remains a vital tool in understanding disease processes, clarifying causes of death, and contributing to medical education. This book provides a step-by-step guide to performing autopsies, documenting findings, and interpreting pathological changes. It covers external and internal examination techniques, organ dissection, and histological sampling. A range of case studies—from natural to suspicious deaths—illustrate variations in findings and forensic implications. Emphasis is placed on standard protocols, ethical considerations, and medico-legal reporting. The text is enriched with photographic documentation, procedural diagrams, and summary tables to assist practitioners and students in mastering postmortem pathology.
Mafika Molefe is an expert in autopsy practice and medico-legal pathology, with extensive experience conducting postmortem examinations in diverse cultural contexts. He has authored key training resources on autopsy methodology and cause-of-death certification. His workshops emphasize practical approaches to organ dissection and pathological diagnosis. He also collaborates on forensic anthropology projects involving unidentified remains. His interests include sudden death syndromes, trauma interpretation, and teaching evidence-based postmortem techniques.