Laser endoscope for spectroscopic imaging
US5318024A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3598
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laser endoscope is disclosed for generating a spectrally resolved spatial image of tissue. Fiber optics positioned within an optically shielded endoscope are used to deliver laser radiation to tissue to be imaged. Radiation returning through the fiber optics from the tissue is spectrally resolved and used to generate an image of tissue that can assist in diagnosis and treatment.
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