Applying anatomical optical coherence tomography to quantitative 3D imaging of the lower airway

Opt Express. 2008 Oct 27;16(22):17521-9. doi: 10.1364/oe.16.017521.

Abstract

Endoscopic treatment of lower airway pathologies requires accurate quantification of airway dimensions. We demonstrate the application of a real-time endoscopic optical coherence tomography system that can image lower airway anatomy and quantify airway lumen dimensions intra-operatively. Results demonstrate the ability to acquire 3D scans of airway anatomy and include comparison against a pre-operative X-ray CT. The paper also illustrates the capability of the system to assess the real-time dynamic changes within the airway that occur during respiration.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Movement
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Respiration
  • Respiratory System / anatomy & histology*
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed