Abstract:The minimally invasive application of photoacoustic (optoacoustic) tomography (PAT) has been mainly focused on gastrointestinal endoscopy and the imaging of cardiovascular and reproductive systems, such as the uterus, ovaries, and prostate, in relation to the diagnosis of atherosclerotic plaques (e.g., in coronary arteries) and reproductive cancers. However, the miniature probe technology involved could also make a considerable contribution to the diagnosis and post-treatment follow-ups of urinary diseases. P… Show more
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