Visualization of lymphatic vessels using photoacoustic imaging
Lymphedema occurs when interstitial fluid and fibroadipose tissues accumulate abnormally
because of decreased drainage of lymphatic fluid as a result of injury, infection, or …
because of decreased drainage of lymphatic fluid as a result of injury, infection, or …
Photoacoustic lymphangiography
H Kajita, A Oh, M Urano, M Takemaru… - Journal of Surgical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background and objectives Photoacoustic lymphangiography, which is based on
photoacoustic technology, is an optical imaging that visualizes the distribution of light …
photoacoustic technology, is an optical imaging that visualizes the distribution of light …
Photoacoustic imaging of lymphatic pumping
A Forbrich, A Heinmiller… - Journal of biomedical …, 2017 - spiedigitallibrary.org
The lymphatic system is responsible for fluid homeostasis and immune cell trafficking and
has been implicated in several diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and cancer metastasis …
has been implicated in several diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and cancer metastasis …
[HTML][HTML] Photoacoustic lymphangiography is a possible alternative for lymphedema staging
Objective Photoacoustic imaging is a new technique that uses the photoacoustic effect. In
photoacoustic lymphangiography (PAL), images of the lymphatic vessels can be visualized …
photoacoustic lymphangiography (PAL), images of the lymphatic vessels can be visualized …
High-resolution imaging of lymphatic vessels with photoacoustic lymphangiography
A 54-year-old man with a history of right axillary lymph node dissection for malignant
lymphoma presented with a 7-year history of progressively worsening right arm edema …
lymphoma presented with a 7-year history of progressively worsening right arm edema …
[HTML][HTML] LED-based photoacoustic imaging for preoperative visualization of lymphatic vessels in patients with secondary limb lymphedema
S Van Heumen, JJM Riksen, MKA Singh, G Van Soest… - Photoacoustics, 2023 - Elsevier
Lymphedema is the accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the interstitium (ie, dermal backflow
(DBF)). Preoperative imaging of the lymphatic vessels is a prerequisite for lymphovenous …
(DBF)). Preoperative imaging of the lymphatic vessels is a prerequisite for lymphovenous …
[HTML][HTML] Surgical applications of lymphatic vessel visualization using photoacoustic imaging and augmented reality
Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is a widely performed surgical procedure for the
treatment of lymphedema. For good LVA outcomes, identifying lymphatic vessels and …
treatment of lymphedema. For good LVA outcomes, identifying lymphatic vessels and …
[HTML][HTML] Photoacoustic lymphangiography exhibits advantages over near-infrared fluorescence lymphangiography as a diagnostic tool in patients with lymphedema
Objective Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is a new technique that can evaluate the vascular
system using photoacoustic effects. The present study compared the ability of the new …
system using photoacoustic effects. The present study compared the ability of the new …
Photoacoustic imaging of human lymph nodes with endogenous lipid and hemoglobin contrast
JA Guggenheim, TJ Allen, A Plumb… - … of biomedical optics, 2015 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Lymph nodes play a central role in metastatic cancer spread and are a key clinical
assessment target. Abnormal node vascularization, morphology, and size may be indicative …
assessment target. Abnormal node vascularization, morphology, and size may be indicative …
Photoacoustic lymphatic imaging with high spatial-temporal resolution
Despite its critical function in coordinating the egress of inflammatory and immune cells out
of tissues and maintaining fluid balance, the causative role of lymphatic network dysfunction …
of tissues and maintaining fluid balance, the causative role of lymphatic network dysfunction …