ArticleBiomedical optics express2023
Measurement of rat and human tissue optical properties for improving the optical detection and visualization of peripheral nerves.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 14 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Photoacoustic imaging of rat kidney tissue oxygenation using second near-infrared wavelengths.Journal of biomedical optics · 2025Article
- Effects of wavelength and spinal cord injury segment on photobiomodulation efficacy: Monte Carlo simulation in a rat model.Journal of biomedical optics · 2025Article
- Impact of scattering phase function and polarization on the accuracy of diffuse and sub-diffuse spatial frequency domain imaging.Journal of biomedical optics · 2024Article
- Photobiomodulation for pain relief: Model-based estimates of effective doses of light at the neural target.Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology · 2024Article
- Measurement of rat and human tissue optical properties for improving the optical detection and visualization of peripheral nerves.Biomedical optics express · 2023Article
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Abstract
Peripheral nerve damage frequently occurs in challenging surgical cases resulting in high costs and morbidity. Various optical techniques have proven effective in detecting and visually enhancing nerves, demonstrating their translational potential for assisting in nerve-sparing medical procedures. However, there is limited data characterizing the optical properties of nerves in comparison to surrounding tissues, thus limiting the optimization of optical nerve detection systems. To address this gap, the absorption and scattering properties of rat and human nerve, muscle, fat, and tendon were determined from 352-2500 nm. The optical properties highlighted an ideal region in the shortwave infrared for detecting embedded nerves, which remains a significant challenge for optical approaches. A 1000-1700 nm hyperspectral diffuse reflectance imaging system was used to confirm these results and identify optimal wavelengths for nerve imaging contrast in an
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