@inproceedings{86e3d8a01bd64910b5b7a42946e4e861,
title = "High-throughput fiber-array transvaginal ultrasound/photoacoustic probe for ovarian cancer imaging",
abstract = "A high-throughput ultrasound/photoacoustic probe for delivering high contrast and signal-to-noise ratio images was designed, constructed, and tested. The probe consists of a transvaginal ultrasound array integrated with four 1mm-core optical fibers and a sheath. The sheath encases transducer and is lined with highly reflecting aluminum for high intensity light output and uniformity while at the same time remaining below the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) recommended by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The probe design was optimized by simulating the light fluence distribution in Zemax. The performance of the probe was evaluated by experimental measurements of the fluence and real-time imaging of polyethylene-tubing filled with blood. These results suggest that our probe has great potential for in vivo imaging and characterization of ovarian cancer.",
keywords = "Fiber array, High efficient light delivery, Light fluence distribution, Ovarian cancer, Photoacoustic imaging, Transvaginal ultrasound probe",
author = "Salehi, \{Hassan S.\} and Kumavor, \{Patrick D.\} and Umar Alqasemi and Hai Li and Tianheng Wang and Quing Zhu",
year = "2014",
doi = "10.1117/12.2037082",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780819498564",
series = "Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE",
publisher = "SPIE",
booktitle = "Photons Plus Ultrasound",
note = "Photons Plus Ultrasound: Imaging and Sensing 2014 ; Conference date: 02-02-2014 Through 05-02-2014",
}