Optical coherence tomography
Optical coherence tomography
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DOI:
10.1016/s1296-2147(01)01257-4
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发表时间:
2001-10-01
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通讯作者:
Fujimoto, JG
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Fujimoto, JG
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a new technology for performing high-resolution cross sectional imaging. OCT is analogous to ultrasound imaging, except that it uses light instead of sound. OCT can provide cross sectional images of tissue structure on the micron scale in situ and in real time. OCT functions as a type of optical biopsy and is a powerful imaging technology for medical diagnostics because unlike conventional histopathology which requires removal of a tissue specimen and processing for microscopic examination, OCT can provide images of tissue in situ and in real time. OCT can be used where standard excisional biopsy is hazardous or impossible. to reduce sampling errors associated with excisional biopsy, and to guide interventional procedures. (C) 2001 Academie des sciences/Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.