Evaluation of rabbit tracheal inflammation using optical coherence tomography

Usama Mahmood1, Nevine Mikhail Hanna, Sugku Han

  • 1Beckman Laser Institute, UC Irvine Medical Center, Building 53, Room 119, 101 City Dr South, Orange, CA 92868, USA.

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|September 12, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) effectively detected airway pathology in a septic rabbit model, showing significant mucosal thickening and damage. This high-resolution imaging technique shows promise for diagnosing pulmonary conditions.

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