@article {Matthews326, author = {T J Matthews and P A Denney}, title = {Digital imaging of surgical specimens using a wet scanning technique}, volume = {54}, number = {4}, pages = {326--327}, year = {2001}, doi = {10.1136/jcp.54.4.326}, publisher = {BMJ Publishing Group}, abstract = {Aim{\textemdash}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{\textemdash}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{\textemdash}The images produced showed noticeable improvement over normal photographs, especially with specimens prone to wet highlights. Conclusions{\textemdash}The method has proved to be a rapid and efficient means of producing macroscopic images of surgical specimens.}, issn = {0021-9746}, URL = {https://jcp.bmj.com/content/54/4/326}, eprint = {https://jcp.bmj.com/content/54/4/326.full.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Clinical Pathology} }