Embalmers do not remove the internal
organs unless if these are needed for an autopsy. A ‘trocar’ is used to create
an incision to the organs such as stomach, bladder, intestines, etc. while their
fluids and gases are taken out. Formaldehyde is then injected to preserve the
organs. This step of embalming is known as cavity treatment. In case of an
autopsy, the embalmer places the organs in a specialized bag and let it soak
with a chemical while the hollow places in the body is substituted with an
instrument that will maintain its shape. After the autopsy, these organs will
be treated accordingly and will be place back in the body.
