Ex vivo confocal microscopy (EVCM) images tissues rapidly at near histological resolution without the need for histological processing. Other health institutes can benefit by sending their tissues to confocal experts in formalin, a readily available media that preserves tissue integrity. Fresh tissues imaged with an EVCM device at various timepoints after being put in formalin exhibited easier tissue flattening, improved visualization of the epidermis, reduced tissue movement (due to fat fixation), improved image contrast, and lack of photobleaching (due to dye fixation). Normal skin structures and tumors were readily identified at all TPs by an expert in real-time.
Access to the requested content is limited to institutions that have purchased or subscribe to SPIE eBooks.
You are receiving this notice because your organization may not have SPIE eBooks access.*
*Shibboleth/Open Athens users─please
sign in
to access your institution's subscriptions.
To obtain this item, you may purchase the complete book in print or electronic format on
SPIE.org.
INSTITUTIONAL Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.
PERSONAL Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.