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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Imaging
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Optical coherence elastography (OCE) is a promising technique for assessing tissue mechanical properties.
  • Current OCE methods face limitations in penetration depth for certain in vivo applications.
  • Needle-based interventions require precise navigation and characterization of subsurface tissues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel needle-based optical coherence elastography (OCE) system.
  • To assess the capability of needle OCE for measuring microscopic tissue deformation.
  • To evaluate the potential of needle OCE for in vivo tissue boundary detection.

Main Methods:

  • Integration of OCE technology into a needle probe.
  • Utilizing the needle tip's insertion force as the intrinsic loading mechanism.
  • Performing measurements in tissue-mimicking phantoms and ex vivo porcine trachea.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated successful measurement of microscopic tissue deformation.
  • Achieved measurements beyond the previously reported depth limits for OCE.
  • Successfully differentiated tissues based on their unique mechanical properties.
  • Showcased the potential for in vivo tissue boundary identification.

Conclusions:

  • Needle OCE is a viable technique for characterizing soft tissue mechanics.
  • The developed system overcomes depth limitations of conventional OCE.
  • Needle OCE holds significant potential for enhancing surgical navigation and diagnostics.