Description :
A complete forensic autopsy includes an external examination of the body (including the examination of clothes and accessories on the body), internal examination, and collection and preservation of various material for any indicated ancillary investigations. A complete or full autopsy is necessary to ascertain the definitive cause of death. Incomplete autopsies, including limited autopsies, needle autopsies, or endoscopic autopsies that are comparatively less invasive or non-invasive, are not routinely part of forensic practice Nevertheless, the legal authority can sanction postmortem examinations that are not complete.