Autopsy methodology in the process of confronting COVID-19

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Keywords:

autopsy, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19.

Abstract

Autopsy, the most complete method for the study of diseases, is necessary in epidemic contingencies due to its contributions in the study of causes of death. The purpose of the authors is to show the experiences in the preparation and realization of the autopsies in the confrontation with the COVID-19 in a hospital of attention to patients with suspicion and confirmed in the epidemic. The experience in the organization and execution of the autopsies of deceased suspects and positive to COVID-19 at the Hospital Militar Central Dr. Luis Díaz Soto, carrying out the procedures under biosafety conditions, the diagnostic work and discussion of the results. In this process, the use of the specialized computerization media and the discussions and analysis of deceased were maintained, including as part of the debates in the special working group of the specialty at the national level. Carrying out autopsies of deceased suspects or confirmed COVID-19 patients, even under special conditions, in the context of the pandemic has provided important results for the analysis of mortality in the country. It is important to highlight the value of discussions of mortality analysis that enrich the results.

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Author Biographies

Teresita Montero González, Hospital Militar Central "Dr. Luis Díaz Soto"

Dra. C, Especialista II Grado Anatomía Patológica, Profesora e Investigadora Titular, Master Ciencias de la Educación Superior, Jefa Centro Desarrollo HMC Dr. Luis Díaz Soto.

José Domingo Hurtado de Mendoza Amat, Hospital Militar Central "Dr. Luis Díaz Soto"

Dr. Cs, Especialista II Grado Anatomía Patológica, Profesor e Investigador Titular, Profesor Consultante HMC Dr. Luis Díaz Soto.

Yusleidis Fraga Martínez, Hospital Militar Central "Dr. Luis Díaz Soto"

Especialista I Grado Anatomía Patológica, Especialista I Grado MGI, Jefa Departamento Anatomía Patológica HMC Dr. Luis Díaz Soto.

Yamile Torres Gómez, Hospital Militar Central "Dr. Luis Díaz Soto"

Licenciada Citohistopatología, Profesora Asistente

Liem Laguna Oliva, Hospital Militar Central "Dr. Luis Díaz Soto"

Especialista I Grado Microbiología, Profesora Asistente, Master Enfermedades Infecciosas, Jefa Centro Investigaciones Diagnósticas HMC Dr. Luis Díaz Soto.

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2020-08-02

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Montero González T, Hurtado de Mendoza Amat JD, Fraga Martínez Y, Torres Gómez Y, Laguna Oliva L. Autopsy methodology in the process of confronting COVID-19. Rev Cubana Med Milit [Internet]. 2020 Aug. 2 [cited 2025 May 9];49(3):e0200840. Available from: https://revmedmilitar.sld.cu/index.php/mil/article/view/840

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Vol. 49 No. 3 (2020): July - September

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Opinion Article

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