Optical coherence tomography technology for neural and brain imaging
- VernacularTitle:光学相干成像技术对神经及脑的成像
- Author:
Guangying GUAN
;
Chunhui LI
;
Hui SHI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Neural imaging;
Brain imaging;
Optical coherence tomography
- From:
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2008;31(6):342-347
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Neural and brain imaging has become one of the most challenging subjects and attracted more attentions. Neural and brain imaging can quantify morphological pattern, structure and function of brain and nerve system, which offers us not only a deeper understanding of brain and nerve system, but also improved effectiveness of clinical diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a new imaging technique and has been widely used in areas of biology and medicine. Study on OCT technique applying to neural and brain imaging has drawn special attention and rapid developments have been achieved. The technique provides new ideas and methods to solve problems in neural and brain imaging and its potential needs to be discovered. This article re-views the latest techniques and development in OCT for neural and brain imaging. Advantages and disadvantages of the technique and foreground of the development are discussed.
