Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Optical Tomography

Projection of near-IR light (INFRARED RAYS), in the 700-1000 nm region, across an object in parallel beams to an array of sensitive photodetectors. This is repeated at various angles and a mathematical reconstruction provides three dimensional MEDICAL IMAGING of tissues. Based on the relative transparency of tissues to this spectra, it has been used to monitor local oxygenation, brain and joints.

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Projection of near-IR light (INFRARED RAYS), in the 700-1000 nm region, across an object in parallel beams to an array of sensitive photodetectors. This is repeated at various angles and a mathematical reconstruction provides three dimensional MEDICAL IMAGING of tissues. Based on the relative transparency of tissues to this spectra, it has been used to monitor local oxygenation, brain and joints.

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  • Tomography, Optical

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2004

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  • Tomography (1982-2003)

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  1. E01w.370.350w.589w.249
  2. E01w.370.350w.825w.805
  3. E05.642w.249

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WN 206

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Optical Tomography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D041622. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D041622
  2. Optical Tomography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73467814