1. In vivo Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging of Preinvasive Bronchial Lesions

    Clinical Cancer Research (Apr 3 2008) Bronchoscopy , Endoscopy Explore Article

    Purpose: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an optical imaging method that can visualize cellular and extracellular structures at and below tissue surface. The objective of the study was to determine if OCT could characterize preneoplastic changes in the bronchial epithelium identified by autofluorescence bronchoscopy. Experimental Design: A 1.5-mm fiberoptic probe was inserted via a bronchoscope into the airways of 138 volunteer heavy smokers participating in a chemoprevention trial and 10 ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Victor Yang   University of Toronto   University of British Columbia

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