Ultrasound-mediated optical tomography: a review of current methods

Ultrasound-mediated optical tomography (UOT) is a hybrid technique that is able to combine the high penetration depth and high spatial resolution of ultrasound imaging to overcome the limits imposed by optical scattering for deep tissue optical sensing and imaging. It has been proposed as a method t...

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Published in:Interface focus 2011-08, Vol.1 (4), p.632-648
Main Authors: Elson, Daniel S., Li, Rui, Dunsby, Christopher, Eckersley, Robert, Tang, Meng-Xing
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acoustic Radiation Force
Acousto-Optics
Ultrasound-Mediated Optical Tomography
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Summary:Ultrasound-mediated optical tomography (UOT) is a hybrid technique that is able to combine the high penetration depth and high spatial resolution of ultrasound imaging to overcome the limits imposed by optical scattering for deep tissue optical sensing and imaging. It has been proposed as a method to detect blood concentrations, oxygenation and metabolism at depth in tissue for the detection of vascularized tumours or the presence of absorbing or scattering contrast agents. In this paper, the basic principles of the method are outlined and methods for simulating the UOT signal are described. The main detection methods are then summarized with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each. The recent focus on increasing the weak UOT signal through the use of the acoustic radiation force is explained, together with a summary of our results showing sensitivity to the mechanical shear stiffness and optical absorption properties of tissue-mimicking phantoms.
ISSN:2042-8898
2042-8901
DOI:10.1098/rsfs.2011.0021