| Literature DB >> 24877008 |
Robert Francis1, James Florence1, Duncan MacFarlane2.
Abstract
Optically absorbing ducts embedded in scattering adipose tissue can be injured during laparoscopic surgery. Non-sequential simulations and theoretical analysis compare optical system configurations for detecting these absorbers. For absorbers in deep scattering volumes, trans-illumination is preferred instead of diffuse reflectance. For improved contrast, a scanning source with a large area detector is preferred instead of a large area source with a pixelated detector.Keywords: (110.0113) Imaging through turbid media; (170.0110) Imaging systems
Year: 2014 PMID: 24877008 PMCID: PMC4026911 DOI: 10.1364/BOE.5.001453
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biomed Opt Express ISSN: 2156-7085 Impact factor: 3.732