| Marking the surgical margins of specimens: commercial acrylic pigments are reliable, rapid and safe. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 14506962 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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AIM: To find a medium to mark the surgical margins and orientation of complex specimens that is reliable, easy to use, safe and inexpensive. METHODS: Several different paints, dyes and pigments were tested. A series of pigments supplied by SICPA Australia Pty Ltd, when fixed to the specimen in acetic formalin, was used on over 7000 complex specimens. RESULTS: The pigments were easily visualised macroscopically on gross specimen and processed blocks and microscopically at the surgical margins. Review of early material confirmed its stability. CONCLUSION: These pigments fulfill all the criteria of being reliable, easy to use, inexpensive, safe and stable and have been used successfully in our department for 4 years. |
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Authors:
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Heng Wu Chiam; Phillip G Maslen; Gary J Hoffman |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pathology Volume: 35 ISSN: 0031-3025 ISO Abbreviation: Pathology Publication Date: 2003 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-09-24 Completed Date: 2004-02-10 Revised Date: 2006-10-31 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0175411 Medline TA: Pathology Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 204-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Histopathology, Western Diagnostic Pathology, Myaree, Western Australia. tony.chiam@maynegroup.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acrylates* Coloring Agents* Fixatives Formaldehyde Humans Pathology, Surgical / methods* Specimen Handling / methods* Staining and Labeling / methods* Tissue Fixation |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Acrylates; 0/Coloring Agents; 0/Fixatives; 50-00-0/Formaldehyde |
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