WHOLE SLIDE IMAGING. CURRENT APPLICATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

1. Introduction to Digital Pathology from Historical Perspectives to Emerging Pathomics
2. Whole Slide Imaging Hardware, Software, and Infrastructure
3. Whole Slide Imaging: Applications
4. Developing a Clinical Workflow That Fits Your Needs
5. Whole Slide Imaging: Applications in Education
6. Whole Slide Imaging and Primary Diagnosis
7. Whole Slide Imaging and Telepathology
8. Whole Slide Imaging: Remote Consultations/Second Opinions
9. Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Enabled by Whole Slide Imaging
10. Whole Slide Imaging in Cytopathology
11. Whole Slide Imaging and Research Applications
12. Whole Slide Image Analysis
13. Whole Slide Imaging: Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence

This book provides up-to-date and practical knowledge in all aspects of whole slide imaging (WSI) by experts in the field. This includes a historical perspective on the evolution of this technology, technical aspects of making a great whole slide image, the various applications of whole slide imaging and future applications using WSI for computer-aided diagnosis The goal is to provide practical knowledge and address knowledge gaps in this emerging field. This book is unique because it addresses an emerging area in pathology for which currently there is only limited information about the practical aspects of deploying this technology. For example, there are no established selection criteria for choosing new scanners and a knowledge base with the key information. The authors of the various chapters have years of real-world experience in selecting and implementing WSI solutions in various aspects of pathology practice. This text also discusses practical tips and pearls to address the selection of a WSI vendor, technology details, implementing this technology and provide an overview of its everyday uses in all areas of pathology. Chapters include important information on how to integrate digital slides with laboratory information system and how to streamline the “digital workflow” with the intent of saving time, saving money, reducing errors, improving efficiency and accuracy, and ultimately benefiting patient outcomes.

Features
• Provides practical tips, pearls, and an overview of everyday uses of whole slide imaging
• Presents a comprehensive and state-of the-art approach
• Written by experts in the field

Author
Anil V. Parwani, MD, PhD, MBA
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical School
Department of Pathology
Columbus, OH
USA