Near-IR Fourier transform Raman spectroscopy in surgery and medicine: guidance system for laser angioplasty

Shuming Nie, Qiushi Ren, Douglas C.M.D. Redd, Nai Teng Yu

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Abstract

We have recently demonstrated the efficacy of a near-infrared-Raman fiberoptic sensor for use in laser angioplasty and cardiovascular surgery. A major advantage of the Raman-based system over existing guidance techniques is its fingerprinting capability with improved specificity for detecting atherosclerotic tissues both in-vitro and in-vivo. The use of such a fiberoptic sensor will improve the safety of laser angioplasty by eliminating the current risk of vessel wall perforation. Once developed, the device also will be well suited for in-vivo monitoring and characterization of restenosis after balloon angioplasty and in-vivo study of atheroma progression and regression in animal models.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsGeorge S.M.D. Abela
PublisherPubl by Int Soc for Optical Engineering
Pages18-24
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)0819407887
StatePublished - 1992
Externally publishedYes
EventDiagnostic and Therapeutic Cardiovascular Interventions II - Los Angeles, CA, USA
Duration: Jan 19 1992Jan 20 1992

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1642
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherDiagnostic and Therapeutic Cardiovascular Interventions II
CityLos Angeles, CA, USA
Period1/19/921/20/92

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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