Luxembourg Enhances Forensic Capabilities with New Post-Mortem Scanner

The National Health Laboratory (LNS) in Dudelange has introduced a state-of-the-art post-mortem computed tomography (CT) scanner at its Department of Forensic Medicine, a technological leap set to improve the accuracy and reliability of medico-legal examinations in Luxembourg.

According to the LNS, the new equipment enables complete and systematic documentation of bodies before autopsy, allowing experts to perform three-dimensional reconstructions that provide a clearer view of internal injuries or abnormalities. This preliminary imaging helps specialists plan autopsies more effectively, especially in cases where the condition of the body makes the procedure more complex.

The inauguration ceremony, attended by Health Minister Martine Deprez and Justice Minister Elisabeth Margue, included a live demonstration of the device’s capabilities.

Thorsten Schwark, head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at the LNS, described the addition as a major scientific milestone: “With this state-of-the-art equipment, our department strengthens its position as an international reference in post-mortem imaging.”

Guy Berchem, Chairman of the LNS Board, expressed gratitude to the High Commission for National Protection (HCPN) and the Luxembourg Hospital Centre (CHL) for their contributions. He noted that the scanner, initially used in another context, now finds “a new purpose in the service of science and justice,” enhancing Luxembourg’s capacity for advanced medico-legal expertise.

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