• OVERVIEW
• APPLICATIONS >>
  • Digitization and Archiving
  • Image Analysis
  • Second Opinions
  • Reporting
  • Quality Control
  • Remote Sign-out
  • Remote Consultations
  • Tumor Boards
  • Remote Frozen Sections
  • Telepathology
  • Education
• COMPANION ALGORITHMS >>
• ENABLING PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
• EXTERNAL RESOURCES

Remote Frozen Sections

One of the most powerful applications of digital pathology is remote viewing of frozen sections. In traditional practice, the pathologist is required to be on site to interpret the frozen section. This interpretation often dictates the subsequent course of surgery.

In many practices, a pathologist has to travel to the site where a frozen is requested. The time spent driving, waiting for the frozen and performing the frozen can be a long one.

Digital pathology provides a viable and cost effective way to provide frozen section support to remote hospitals and surgery centers. With this capability, institutions can have a technician prepare the section, scan the slide and upload it on to the network. The pathologist has immediate access to the image and can view and interpret it remotely. By digitizing frozen section slides, one can get an expert opinion remotely.

The efficiency and productivity of a pathologist is maximized as they can continue to sign out cases instead of having to travel and wait for the frozen section to be prepared.