Passively scanned, single-fiber optical coherence tomography probes for gastrointestinal devices.
B-mode OCT
M-mode OCT
endoscopic probe
Journal
Lasers in surgery and medicine
ISSN: 1096-9101
Titre abrégé: Lasers Surg Med
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8007168
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
09 2022
09 2022
Historique:
revised:
31
05
2022
received:
25
03
2022
accepted:
03
06
2022
pubmed:
17
6
2022
medline:
31
8
2022
entrez:
16
6
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) uses low coherence interferometry to obtain depth-resolved tissue reflectivity profiles (M-mode) and transverse beam scanning to create images of two-dimensional tissue morphology (B-mode). Endoscopic OCT imaging probes typically employ proximal or distal mechanical beam scanning mechanisms that increase cost, complexity, and size. Here, we demonstrate in the gastrointestinal (GI) tracts of unsedated human patients, that a passive, single-fiber probe can be used to guide device placement, conduct device-tissue physical contact sensing, and obtain two-dimensional OCT images via M-to-B-mode conversion. We designed and developed ultrasmall, manually scannable, side- and forward-viewing single fiber-optic probes that can capture M-mode OCT data. Side-viewing M-mode OCT probes were incorporated into brush biopsy devices designed to harvest the microbiome and forward-viewing M-mode OCT probes were integrated into devices that measure intestinal potential difference (IPD). The M-mode OCT probe-coupled devices were utilized in the GI tract in six unsedated patients in vivo. M-mode data were converted into B-mode images using an M-to-B-mode conversion algorithm. The effectiveness of physical contact sensing by the M-mode OCT probes was assessed by comparing the variances of the IPD values when the probe was in physical contact with the tissue versus when it was not. The capacity of forward- and side-viewing M-mode OCT probes to produce high-quality B-mode images was compared by computing the percentages of the M-to-B-mode images that showed close contact between the probe and the luminal surface. Passively scanned M-to-B-mode images were qualitatively compared to B-mode images obtained by mechanical scanning OCT tethered capsule endomicroscopy (TCE) imaging devices. The incorporation of M-mode OCT probes in these nonendoscopic GI devices safely and effectively enabled M-mode OCT imaging, facilitating real-time device placement guidance and contact sensing in vivo. Results showed that M-mode OCT contact sensing improved the variance of IPD measurements threefold and side-viewing probes increased M-to-B-mode image visibility by 10%. Images of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum generated by the passively scanned probes and M-to-B-mode conversion were qualitatively superior to B-mode images obtained by mechanically scanning OCT TCE devices. These results show that passive, single optical fiber OCT probes can be effectively utilized for nonendoscopic device placement guidance, device contact sensing, and two-dimensional morphologic imaging in the human GI tract in vivo. Due to their small size, lower cost, and reduced complexity, these M-mode OCT probes may provide an easier avenue for the incorporation of OCT functionality into endoscopic/nonendoscopic devices.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) uses low coherence interferometry to obtain depth-resolved tissue reflectivity profiles (M-mode) and transverse beam scanning to create images of two-dimensional tissue morphology (B-mode). Endoscopic OCT imaging probes typically employ proximal or distal mechanical beam scanning mechanisms that increase cost, complexity, and size. Here, we demonstrate in the gastrointestinal (GI) tracts of unsedated human patients, that a passive, single-fiber probe can be used to guide device placement, conduct device-tissue physical contact sensing, and obtain two-dimensional OCT images via M-to-B-mode conversion.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We designed and developed ultrasmall, manually scannable, side- and forward-viewing single fiber-optic probes that can capture M-mode OCT data. Side-viewing M-mode OCT probes were incorporated into brush biopsy devices designed to harvest the microbiome and forward-viewing M-mode OCT probes were integrated into devices that measure intestinal potential difference (IPD). The M-mode OCT probe-coupled devices were utilized in the GI tract in six unsedated patients in vivo. M-mode data were converted into B-mode images using an M-to-B-mode conversion algorithm. The effectiveness of physical contact sensing by the M-mode OCT probes was assessed by comparing the variances of the IPD values when the probe was in physical contact with the tissue versus when it was not. The capacity of forward- and side-viewing M-mode OCT probes to produce high-quality B-mode images was compared by computing the percentages of the M-to-B-mode images that showed close contact between the probe and the luminal surface. Passively scanned M-to-B-mode images were qualitatively compared to B-mode images obtained by mechanical scanning OCT tethered capsule endomicroscopy (TCE) imaging devices.
RESULTS
The incorporation of M-mode OCT probes in these nonendoscopic GI devices safely and effectively enabled M-mode OCT imaging, facilitating real-time device placement guidance and contact sensing in vivo. Results showed that M-mode OCT contact sensing improved the variance of IPD measurements threefold and side-viewing probes increased M-to-B-mode image visibility by 10%. Images of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum generated by the passively scanned probes and M-to-B-mode conversion were qualitatively superior to B-mode images obtained by mechanically scanning OCT TCE devices.
CONCLUSION
These results show that passive, single optical fiber OCT probes can be effectively utilized for nonendoscopic device placement guidance, device contact sensing, and two-dimensional morphologic imaging in the human GI tract in vivo. Due to their small size, lower cost, and reduced complexity, these M-mode OCT probes may provide an easier avenue for the incorporation of OCT functionality into endoscopic/nonendoscopic devices.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35708124
doi: 10.1002/lsm.23576
pmc: PMC9541095
mid: NIHMS1815057
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
935-944Subventions
Organisme : NCI NIH HHS
ID : R01 CA184102
Pays : United States
Organisme : NIDDK NIH HHS
ID : R01 DK100569
Pays : United States
Informations de copyright
© 2022 The Authors. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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