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  • Biomedical Optics
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • Spectroscopy

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  • Photodynamic therapy (PDT) efficacy relies on precise tissue optical properties.
  • Transmittance and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) are key methods for determining these properties.
  • While transmittance spectroscopy is accurate, it's limited to interstitial measurements in infinite media; DRS offers broader applicability, including skin measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the accuracy of optical property determination using diffuse reflectance spectroscopy with a contact probe setup.
  • To characterize errors associated with two distinct fitting algorithms: wavelength-wise and full spectral fitting.

Main Methods:

  • Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) was implemented using a contact probe.
  • Systematic investigation of measurement parameters and fitting algorithms was conducted.
  • Error analysis was performed on optical properties obtained from both wavelength-wise and full spectral fitting algorithms.

Main Results:

  • The study identified and characterized uncertainties affecting optical property measurements via DRS.
  • Differences in accuracy were noted between the wavelength-wise and full spectral fitting algorithms.
  • Understanding these uncertainties is crucial for reliable optical property determination.

Conclusions:

  • Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy is a versatile technique for measuring tissue optical properties, especially for surface measurements.
  • The choice of fitting algorithm significantly impacts the accuracy of determined optical properties.
  • Systematic error analysis and optimized fitting strategies are essential for enhancing the reliability of DRS measurements in clinical applications like PDT.