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Development of a Dual Photoacoustic-Ultrasound Imaging System: Current Status and Future Perspectives
Van Hiep Pham1,2, Tuan Nguyen Van1,2
1Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, PHENIKAA School of Engineering, PHENIKAA University, Nguyen Trac, Duong Noi, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 13, 2026
Summary
Integrated photoacoustic and ultrasound (PAUS) imaging combines high resolution with deep penetration for medical diagnostics. This review highlights recent PAUS system advances for faster image acquisition in preclinical and clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Imaging
- Medical Technology
- Diagnostic Tools
Background:
- Photoacoustic and ultrasound (PAUS) imaging offers combined functional and anatomical information.
- PAUS leverages the high resolution of photoacoustic (PA) and deep penetration of ultrasound (US) imaging.
- Current research focuses on enhancing PAUS probe and system development for improved performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in PAUS probes and systems.
- To focus on innovations enabling rapid image acquisition.
- To propose new development approaches for PAUS technology.
Main Methods:
- Systematic comparison of PAUS probe and system designs.
- Introduction to fundamental principles and signal processing for PAUS.
- Analysis of key performance parameters: resolution, region of interest (ROI), and scanning speed.
Main Results:
- Numerous studies demonstrate PAUS capabilities and innovative approaches.
- Key parameters like resolution, ROI, and scanning speed are critical for image quality and efficiency.
- Recent advances focus on improving image quality, expanding scanning areas, and reducing scan times.
Conclusions:
- PAUS imaging is a promising technology for preclinical and clinical applications.
- Rapid image acquisition is a key area of development for PAUS systems.
- Further innovations are proposed to enhance PAUS proficiencies for broader applications.
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