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This research evaluates the effectiveness of microwave-assisted isopropyl alcohol fixation compared to traditional formalin fixation in oral autopsy tissues.

January 25, 2026Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine

Efficacy of Fixation Using Microwave and Formalin in Oral Autopsy Tissues: A Preliminary Study

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VMVidya MKLE University SKShweta KumbhojkarKLE University PAPunnya AngadiKLE University

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Comparative study reports the efficacy of microwave-assisted fixation in oral autopsy tissues, suggesting a promising alternative to formalin.

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This research evaluates the effectiveness of microwave-assisted isopropyl alcohol fixation compared to traditional formalin fixation in oral autopsy tissues.
Conducted a one-month study comparing five paired gingival tissue samples.
Samples were fixed using either formalin or microwave-assisted isopropyl alcohol.
Histological slides were assessed by three trained oral pathologists.
Formalin fixation provided better sectioning quality.
Microwave-assisted fixation exhibited superior staining characteristics.
Both fixation methods showed comparable effectiveness in preserving tissue morphology.

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M et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b20efeba4585c2d6d892 https://doi.org/10.1177/09710973261416289

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Comparative study reports the efficacy of microwave-assisted fixation in oral autopsy tissues, suggesting a promising alternative to formalin.

Efficacy of Fixation Using Microwave and Formalin in Oral Autopsy Tissues: A Preliminary Study

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Efficacy of Fixation Using Microwave and Formalin in Oral Autopsy Tissues: A Preliminary Study

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