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Barik AK, M SP, Lukose J, Upadhya R, Pai MV, Kartha VB, Chidangil S. In vivo spectroscopy: optical fiber probes for clinical applications. Expert Rev Med Devices 2022; 19:657-675. [PMID: 36175393 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2022.2130046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Fiber optic probe based in-vivo spectroscopy techniques are fast and highly objective methods for intraoperative diagnoses and minimally invasive surgical interventions for all procedures where endoscopic observations are carried out for cancers of different types. The Raman spectral features provide molecular fingerprint-type information and can reveal the subjects' pathological state in label-free manner, making endoscopy multiplexed fiber optic probe-based devices with the potential for translation from bench to bedside for routine applications. AREAS COVERED This review provides a general overview of different fiber-optic probes for in-vivo measurements with emphasis on Raman spectroscopy for biomedical application. Various aspects such as fiber-optic probe, radiation source, detector, and spectrometer for extracting optimum spectral features have also been discussed. EXPERT OPINION : Optical spectroscopy-based fiber probe systems with "Chip-on-Tip" technology, combined with machine learning, can in the near future, become a complimentary diagnostic tool to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) scan, ultrasound, etc. Hyperspectral imaging and fluorescence-based devices are in the advanced stage of technology readiness level (TRL), and with advances in lasers and miniature spectroscopy systems, probe-based Raman devices are also coming up.
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- Ajaya Kumar Barik
- Centre of Excellence for Biophotonics, Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Manipal Academy of Higher Education -576104, Manipal, India
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- Centre of Excellence for Biophotonics, Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Manipal Academy of Higher Education -576104, Manipal, India
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- Centre of Excellence for Biophotonics, Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Manipal Academy of Higher Education -576104, Manipal, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education -576104, Manipal, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education -576104, Manipal, India
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- Centre of Excellence for Biophotonics, Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Manipal Academy of Higher Education -576104, Manipal, India
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- Centre of Excellence for Biophotonics, Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics, Manipal Academy of Higher Education -576104, Manipal, India
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Lin Y, Chang TS, Chen J, Li G. Dual-axis confocal configuration for depth sensitive fluorescence spectroscopy. OPTICS LETTERS 2021; 46:3588-3591. [PMID: 34329231 DOI: 10.1364/ol.428193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The dual-axis confocal (DAC) configuration provides a high axial resolution, long working distance (WD), and large dynamic range. These properties can reveal depth-resolved fluorescence spectra. We present a depth sensitive fluorescence spectroscopy based on the DAC configuration. The system enables high axial resolution of 3.23 µm and a long WD of 3.73 mm compared to that of 4.68 µm and 2.1 mm for comparable single-axis confocal configurations, respectively. Besides, a DAC configuration also offers a superior dynamic range and rejection of out-of-focus scattered light based on the principle of Huygens-Fresnel integrals. Additionally, to locate the target layer, the collection path of the DAC configuration will be used as the other illumination path, forming a dual-axis illumination configuration. These beam paths are used to locate the target layer using a white light imaging system with a commercial low numerical aperture objective. A multi-layer fluorescence phantom of Barrett's esophagus containing fluorescein isothiocyanate and Alexa Fluor 514 was used to verify the principle of depth-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy. The results show that the DAC configuration can collect fluorescence spectra from microscopic regions with high axial resolution.
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Lee SY, Mycek MA. Hybrid Monte Carlo simulation with ray tracing for fluorescence measurements in turbid media. OPTICS LETTERS 2018; 43:3846-3849. [PMID: 30106898 DOI: 10.1364/ol.43.003846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/28/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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We present a hybrid Monte Carlo simulation method with geometrical ray tracing (hMC-GRT) to model fluorescence excitation and detection in turbid media by optical imaging or spectroscopy systems employing a variety of optical components. hMC-GRT computational verification was achieved via reflectance and fluorescence simulations on epithelial tissue models in comparison with a standard Monte Carlo code. The mean difference between the two simulations was less than 5%. hMC-GRT experimental verification employed depth-sensitive steady-state fluorescence measurements using an aspherical lens on two-layered tissue phantoms. hMC-GRT predictions agreed well with experimental results, achieving less than 3.5% error for measurements at the phantom surface. Verification results demonstrate that the hMC-GRT simulation has the potential to become a useful computational toolbox for designing tissue fluorescence imaging and spectroscopy systems. In addition, the hMC-GRT approach enables a wide variety of applications for computational modeling of fluorescence in turbid media. The source codes are available at https://github.com/ubioptronics/hMC-GRT.
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de Carvalho LFDCES, Saito Nogueira M. New insights of Raman spectroscopy for oral clinical applications. Analyst 2018; 143:6037-6048. [DOI: 10.1039/c8an01363b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Oral injuries are currently diagnosed by histopathological analysis of biopsy, which is an invasive procedure and does not give immediate results.
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Stevens O, Iping Petterson IE, Day JCC, Stone N. Developing fibre optic Raman probes for applications in clinical spectroscopy. Chem Soc Rev 2016; 45:1919-34. [PMID: 26956027 DOI: 10.1039/c5cs00850f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Raman spectroscopy has been shown by various groups over the last two decades to have significant capability in discriminating disease states in bodily fluids, cells and tissues. Recent development in instrumentation, optics and manufacturing approaches has facilitated the design and demonstration of various novel in vivo probes, which have applicability for myriad of applications. This review focusses on key considerations and recommendations for application specific clinical Raman probe design and construction. Raman probes can be utilised as clinical tools able to provide rapid, non-invasive, real-time molecular analysis of disease specific changes in tissues. Clearly the target tissue location, the significance of spectral changes with disease and the possible access routes to the region of interest will vary for each clinical application considered. This review provides insight into design and construction considerations, including suitable probe designs and manufacturing materials compatible with Raman spectroscopy.
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- Oliver Stevens
- Biomedical Physics, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon EX4 4QL, UK.
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Ryu Y, Shin Y, Lee D, Altarejos JY, Chung E, Kwon HS. Lensed fiber-optic probe design for efficient photon collection in scattering media. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2015; 6:191-210. [PMID: 25657886 PMCID: PMC4317131 DOI: 10.1364/boe.6.000191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2014] [Revised: 11/29/2014] [Accepted: 11/29/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Measurement of bioluminescent or fluorescent optical reporters with an implanted fiber-optic probe is a promising approach to allow real-time monitoring of molecular and cellular processes in conscious behaving animals. Technically, this approach relies on sensitive light detection due to the relatively limited light signal and inherent light attenuation in scattering tissue. In this paper, we show that specific geometries of lensed fiber probes improve photon collection in turbid tissue such as brain. By employing Monte Carlo simulation and experimental measurement, we demonstrate that hemispherical- and axicon-shaped lensed fibers increase collection efficiency by up to 2-fold when compared with conventional bare fiber. Additionally we provide theoretical evidence that axicon lenses with specific angles improve photon collection over a wider axial range while conserving lateral collection when compared to hemispherical lensed fiber. These findings could guide the development of a minimally-invasive highly sensitive fiber optic-based light signal monitoring technique and may have broad implications such as fiber-based detection used in diffuse optical spectroscopy.
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- Youngjae Ryu
- Department of Medical System Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712,
South Korea
- Co-first authors with equal contribution
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- Department of Medical System Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712,
South Korea
- Co-first authors with equal contribution
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- Department of Medical System Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712,
South Korea
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- Department of Medical System Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712,
South Korea
- Department of Mechatronics, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712,
South Korea
- Co-corresponding authors:
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- Department of Medical System Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712,
South Korea
- Department of Mechatronics, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, 123 Cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712,
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JUNG GUIN, KIM JISUN, LEE TAEHEE, CHOI JUHYEON, OH HANBYEOL, KIM AHEE, JUN JAEHOON. FIBER-OPTIC GONIOMETER FOR MEASURING JOINT ANGLES. J MECH MED BIOL 2014. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219519414400144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Measuring joint angles is an important task for therapists to monitor and evaluate a patient's recovery progress. A fiber-optic goniometer with modified fiber tips was developed and employed to measure joint angles. The effects of the fiber tip's angle in various off-center positions of the detector on the output beam pattern were investigated. The proper combination of these variables increased the measuring range of joint angles with asymmetric light signals from the modified fiber tips. With inverse mathematical models and LabVIEW computer program, the joint angle was obtained and displayed in real time. The reference joint angle correlated well with the calculated output angle over the test range. This method can be used not only in hospitals and laboratories, but also at home, with a simple and cost-effective optical sensor. This method can be applied in the field of rehabilitation and sports science.
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- GU-IN JUNG
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju 380-701, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju 380-701, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju 380-701, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju 380-701, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju 380-701, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju 380-701, South Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Research Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju 380-701, South Korea
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Choi HY, Ryu SY, Kim JY, Kim GH, Park SJ, Lee BH, Chang KS. Microlensed dual-fiber probe for depth-resolved fluorescence measurements. OPTICS EXPRESS 2011; 19:14172-14181. [PMID: 21934780 DOI: 10.1364/oe.19.014172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We propose and demonstrate a compact microlensed dual-fiber probe that has a good collection efficiency and a high depth-resolution ability for fluorescence measurements. The probe is formed with a conventional fusion splicer creating a common focusing lens on two fibers placed side by side. The collection efficiency of the fabricated probe was evaluated by measuring the fluorescence signal of a fresh ginkgo leaf. It was shown experimentally that the proposed probe could effectively collect the fluorescence signal with a six-fold increase compared to that of a general flat-tipped probe. The beam propagation method was used to design a probe with an optimized working distance and an improved resolving depth. It was found that the working distance depends mainly on the radius of curvature of the lens, whereas the resolving depth is determined by the core diameters of the illumination and collection fibers. The depth-resolved ability of probes with working distances of ~100 μm and 300 μm was validated by using a two-layer tissue phantom. The experimental results demonstrate that the microlensed dual-fiber probe has the potential to facilitate depth-resolved fluorescence detection of epithelial tissue.
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- Hae Young Choi
- Division of Instrument Development, Korea Basic Science Institute, 113 Gwahangno, Yusung-gu, Daejeon 305-333, Korea
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Fang C, Brokl D, Brand RE, Liu Y. Depth-selective fiber-optic probe for characterization of superficial tissue at a constant physical depth. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2011; 2:838-49. [PMID: 21483607 PMCID: PMC3072125 DOI: 10.1364/boe.2.000838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2010] [Revised: 01/30/2011] [Accepted: 03/06/2011] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The in vivo assessment of superficial tissue has shown great promise in many biomedical applications. Significant efforts have been expended in designing compact fiber-optic probes with short tissue penetration depth targeting the superficial epithelium. In this paper, we present a compact and simple two-channel fiber-optic probe with superior depth selectivity for the superficial tissue. This probe employs a high-index ball-lens with an optimized illumination area and the maximal overlap between light illumination and collection spots, while maintaining sufficient light collection efficiency with minimized specular reflection. Importantly, we show that this probe allows the selection of a constant and shallow physical penetration depth, insensitive to a wide range of tissue-relevant scattering coefficients and anisotropy factors. We demonstrate the capability of this depth-selective fiber-optic probe to accurately quantify the absorber concentration in superficial tissue without the distortion of tissue scattering properties; and characterize the optical properties of superficial skin tissue.
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- Can Fang
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, 5117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, 5117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, 5117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, 5117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 5117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232, USA
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Mo J, Zheng W, Huang Z. Fiber-optic Raman probe couples ball lens for depth-selected Raman measurements of epithelial tissue. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2010; 1:17-30. [PMID: 21258442 PMCID: PMC3005180 DOI: 10.1364/boe.1.000017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2010] [Revised: 06/15/2010] [Accepted: 06/15/2010] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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In this study, we present a fiber-optic ball lens Raman probe design for improving depth-selected Raman measurements of epithelial tissue. The Monte Carlo simulation results show that tissue Raman collection efficiency can be improved by properly selecting the refractive index and the diameter of the ball lens for the Raman probe design and the depth-selectivity of Raman measurements can also be improved by either increasing the refractive index or reducing the diameter of the ball lens. An appropriate arrangement of the Raman probe-tissue distance can also optimize the collection efficiency for depth-resolved Raman measurements. Experimental evaluation of a ball lens Raman probe design on a two-layer tissue phantom confirms the potential of the ball lens Raman probe design for efficient depth-selected measurement on epithelial tissue. This work suggests that the fiber-optic Raman probe coupled with a ball lens can facilitate the depth-selected Raman measurements of epithelial tissue, which may improve the diagnosis of epithelial precancer and early cancer at the molecular level.
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Mo J, Zheng W, Low JJH, Ng J, Ilancheran A, Huang Z. High wavenumber Raman spectroscopy for in vivo detection of cervical dysplasia. Anal Chem 2010; 81:8908-15. [PMID: 19817391 DOI: 10.1021/ac9015159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Raman spectroscopy is a vibrational spectroscopic technique capable of optically probing the biomolecular changes associated with neoplastic transformation. The purpose of this study was to apply near-infrared (NIR) Raman spectroscopy in the high wavenumber (HW) region (2800-3700 cm(-1)) for in vivo detection of cervical dysplasia. A rapid-acquisition NIR Raman spectroscopy system associated with a ball-lens fiber-optic Raman probe was developed for in vivo spectroscopic measurements at 785 nm excitation. A total of 92 in vivo HW Raman spectra (46 normal, 46 dysplasia) were acquired from 46 patients with Pap smear abnormalities of the cervix. Significant difference in Raman intensities of prominent Raman bands at 2850 and 2885 cm(-1) (CH(2) stretching of lipids), 2940 cm(-1) (CH(3) stretching of proteins), and the broad Raman band of water (peaking at 3400 cm(-1) in the 3100-3700 cm(-1) range) were observed in normal and dysplasia cervical tissue. The diagnostic algorithms based on principal components analysis and linear discriminant analysis together with the leave-one-patient-out cross-validation method on in vivo HW Raman spectra yielded a diagnostic sensitivity of 93.5% and specificity of 97.8% for dysplasia tissue identification. This study demonstrates for the first time that HW Raman spectroscopy has the potential for the noninvasive, in vivo diagnosis and detection of precancer of the cervix.
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- Jianhua Mo
- Optical Bioimaging Laboratory, Department of Bioengineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576
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Nieman LT, Jakovljevic M, Sokolov K. Compact beveled fiber optic probe design for enhanced depth discrimination in epithelial tissues. OPTICS EXPRESS 2009; 17:2780-96. [PMID: 19219183 DOI: 10.1364/oe.17.002780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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We report the development and evaluation of a simple compact probe that incorporates multiple beveled fibers for depth sensitive detection of spectroscopic signals in vivo. We evaluated three probes with bevel angles 35, 40, and 45 degrees for their collection efficiency and depth resolution using a thin highly scattering white substrate and found that a 40 degree bevel provides the best characteristics for depth-resolved spectroscopy. The depth sensitivity of the probe with 40 degree beveled fibers was then evaluated using multilayer phantoms with scattering properties mimicking precancerous tissue and in vivo on normal human oral mucosa. The results demonstrate that the use of multiple beveled fibers has the capability to simultaneously collect scattering spectra from a range of depths within epithelial tissue that has the potential to provide further significant improvement of detection and monitorin of epithelial precancers.
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- Linda T Nieman
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Austin, TX 77030, USA.
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