Visual pathology reports for communication of final margin status in laryngeal cancer surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Positive margins are frequently observed in total laryngectomy (TL) specimens. Effective communication of margin sampling sites and final margin status between surgeons and pathologists is crucial. In this study, we evaluate the utility of multimedia visual pathology reports to facilitate interdisciplinary discussion of margin status in laryngeal cancer surgery.

Methods

Ex vivo laryngeal cancer surgical specimens were three-dimensional (3D) scanned before standard of care pathological analysis. Using computer-aided design software, the 3D model was annotated to reflect inking, sectioning, and margin sampling sites, generating a visual pathology report. These reports were distributed to head and neck surgeons and pathologists postoperatively.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Aweeda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11617238 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature