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J Reconstr Microsurg 1988; 4(2): 99-101
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006907
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© 1988 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Automated Photography in Microsurgery

Michel Merle, Guy Foucher, Sylvie Cange, François Dap, Christian Bour
  • Centre Hospitalier Régional and Universitaire de Nancy, France
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Accepted for publication 1987

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

An automated method is proposed for photographing a microsurgical field that avoids missed photographs and time-consuming manipulations. The basic principles applied to microscopic photography are briefly reviewed and instructions are provided for standardized, reproducible, high quality photographs. A limitation at present is that auto-focusing cameras have not yet been adapted for use with surgical microscopes. One type of microscope is discussed and details about the only camera system currently suitable for such a microscope are described.