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J Reconstr Microsurg 2003; 19(5): 319-322
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-42500
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Practical Use of Digital Cameras for Microphotography Through the Operating Microscope

Raffi Gurunluoglu1 , Maziar Shafighi1 , Kagan Ozer2 , Hildegunde Piza-Katzer1
  • 1Leopold-Franzens University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
  • 2Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio
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Publication Date:
24 September 2003 (online)

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ABSTRACT

A practical use of personal digital cameras for taking digital photographs in the microsurgical field through an operating microscope is described. This inexpensive and practical method for acquiring microscopic images at the desired magnification combines the advantages of the digital camera and the operating microscope.

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Digital - photography - microsurgery

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