Optical Fiber Needle to Probe Inside the Body Using Fluorescence Ratio Method
Abstract
An optical fiber needle probe was developed that can be inserted into a hollow metallic needle for tumor diagnosis using fluorescence at key wavelengths for breast, kidney, liver, and brain. The optical fiber needle probe is based on fluorescence ratio method which will allow to detect tumor in vivo for a real time evaluation. This method will be coupled with other current modalities such as X-ray, ultrasound and MRI.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP011230
Entities
People
- A. Katz
- G. C. Tang
- Robert Alfano
- Y. Budansky
Organizations
- City College of New York