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  • Medical Imaging
  • Computational Science

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  • Diffuse Optical Tomography (DOT) accuracy can be enhanced using time-resolved (TR) cameras, but this generates large datasets challenging conventional reconstruction.
  • Existing DOT methods fail in air regions (e.g., trachea) and require photon-tracking techniques, which are computationally demanding.
  • Clinical applications necessitate robust DOT imaging that accounts for complex photon paths and instrumental variations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an efficient photon-tracking inversion algorithm for TR-DOT image reconstruction.
  • To enable implementation on commercial graphics processing units (GPUs) for faster computation.
  • To address limitations of conventional DOT in air regions and improve accuracy for clinical applications.

Main Methods:

  • A novel inversion algorithm was designed, utilizing segmented volumes and wavelength-normalized data.
  • The method simplifies complex photon paths into partial path lengths per segment, reducing memory and computation.
  • Monte Carlo photon tracking was adapted for TR-DOT data and implemented on GPUs.

Main Results:

  • The algorithm demonstrated accuracy with simulated and experimental phantoms, showing good agreement with target values.
  • Reconstruction of experimental data, including a segmented phantom with air regions, was achieved in under 2 hours on a GPU.
  • The approach proved robust against instrumental biases and skin irregularities.

Conclusions:

  • This study presents the first successful application of Monte Carlo methods for TR-DOT, enabling efficient image reconstruction on GPUs.
  • The developed algorithm overcomes computational challenges and accurately images regions with air, crucial for clinical applications like neck tumor oxygenation monitoring.