Recent advances in contrast-enhanced photoacoustic imaging: overcoming the physical and practical challenges

W Choi, B Park, S Choi, D Oh, J Kim, C Kim - Chemical Reviews, 2023 - ACS Publications
For decades now, photoacoustic imaging (PAI) has been investigated to realize its potential
as a niche biomedical imaging modality. Despite its highly desirable optical contrast and …

[HTML][HTML] Photoacoustic imaging for investigating tumor hypoxia: a strategic assessment

D Nasri, R Manwar, A Kaushik, EE Er, K Avanaki - Theranostics, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Hypoxia causes the expression of signaling molecules which regulate cell division, lead to
angiogenesis, and further, in the tumor microenvironment, promote resistance to …

Overview of ultrasound detection technologies for photoacoustic imaging

R Manwar, K Kratkiewicz, K Avanaki - Micromachines, 2020 - mdpi.com
Ultrasound detection is one of the major components of photoacoustic imaging systems.
Advancement in ultrasound transducer technology has a significant impact on the translation …

Mechanical modeling and characterization of human skin: A review

SJM Yazdi, J Baqersad - Journal of biomechanics, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper reviews the advances made in recent years on modeling approaches and
experimental techniques to characterize the mechanical properties of human skin. The skin …

Technical considerations in the Verasonics research ultrasound platform for developing a photoacoustic imaging system

K Kratkiewicz, R Manwar, Y Zhou… - Biomedical Optics …, 2021 - opg.optica.org
Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is an emerging functional and molecular imaging technology
that has attracted much attention in the past decade. Recently, many researchers have used …

Optoacoustic imaging of the skin

XL Deán‐Ben, D Razansky - Experimental dermatology, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Optoacoustic (OA, photoacoustic) imaging capitalizes on the synergistic combination of light
excitation and ultrasound detection to empower biological and clinical investigations with …

Combined ultrasound and photoacoustic C-mode imaging system for skin lesion assessment

AF Kukk, F Scheling, R Panzer, S Emmert, B Roth - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Accurate assessment of the size and depth of infiltration is critical for effectively treating and
removing skin cancer, especially melanoma. However, existing methods such as skin biopsy …

Photoacoustic imaging for cutaneous melanoma assessment: a comprehensive review

JW Fakhoury, JB Lara, R Manwar… - Journal of …, 2024 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Significance Cutaneous melanoma (CM) has a high morbidity and mortality rate, but it can
be cured if the primary lesion is detected and treated at an early stage. Imaging techniques …

Melanoma biomarkers and their potential application for in vivo diagnostic imaging modalities

M Hessler, E Jalilian, Q Xu, S Reddy, L Horton… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and remains a diagnostic challenge in the
dermatology clinic. Several non-invasive imaging techniques have been developed to …

[PDF][PDF] 光学相干层析成像技术原理及研究进展

陆冬筱, 房文汇, 李玉瑶, 李金华, 王笑军 - 中国光学, 2020 - chineseoptics.net.cn
光学相干层析成像(Optical Coherence Tomography, OCT) 是一种基于低相干光干涉原理,
利用样品背散/反射光与参考光相干的非接触非侵入性的新型成像技术, 可提供具有微米级分辨 …