Imaging solid tissues with an OCT imaging needle

X. Li, C. Chudoba, T. Ko, C. Pitris, R. Ghanta, J. G. Fujimoto

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Abstract

The working and construction of a 27 gauge optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging needle was demonstrated. The needle enables high resolution internal imaging of any solid tissue or organ with minimal invasion. It is capable of use in combination with standard excisional biopsy devices to reduce sampling errors. The use of a single mode fiber, a GRIN lens and a microprism in the device allows the imaging plane to be controlled with the depth of the needle.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)60-62
Number of pages3
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume4251
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes
EventCoherence Domain Optical Methods in Biomedical Science and Clinical Applications V - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: Jan 23 2001Jan 24 2001

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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