부산대학교 도서관

The vitreous humour (VH) is a fluid material located inside the eyeball and has been involved in postmortem studies since 1960, when Naumann first provided the concept of analysis of the biochemical changes in the VH. The special attention paid to VH by coroners is explained by its particular anatomical location, which gives it real protection against changes occurring postmortem. This fluid represents an environment less susceptible to autolytic alterations or postmortem contamination with bacteria/medications which can be found in high concentrations in other anatomical sites at the time of death. This article aims to emphasize the importance of vitreous humour in legal medicine, bringing into question anatomical and practical considerations concerning the collection and utilization of this corporeal fluid in the thanatochemical analysis of glucose. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]