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Digital imaging of surgical specimens using a wet scanning technique
  1. T J Matthews,
  2. P A Denney
  1. Department of Cellular Pathology, Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EG, UK.
  1. Dr Matthewsmatthew{at}sthelier.sghms.ac.uk

Abstract

Aim—To develop a simple method of recording digital images of surgical specimens on to a personal computer (PC) for use in presentations for teaching and reporting of their pathology.

Methods—A perspex box was constructed to international A4 size 100 mm deep. This box had a base of 3 mm clear perspex with sides and top of 5 mm white perspex. This box was partially filled with distilled water and a specimen immersed in it. It was then placed on top of a standard A4 scanner. The specimen was then scanned into a PC using image capture software.

Results—The images produced showed noticeable improvement over normal photographs, especially with specimens prone to wet highlights.

Conclusions—The method has proved to be a rapid and efficient means of producing macroscopic images of surgical specimens.

  • scanning
  • personal computer
  • macroscopic images
  • surgical specimens

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