BiOp-FibEnd · Biopsy equivalent Optical Fiber multifunctional Endoscope

Biopsy equivalent Optical Fiber multifunctional Endoscope

Suspect body cavity tissues are currently investigated, in-vivo, by endoscopy. Endoscopy relies on visual identification of potential problematic areas by the judgement of a trained clinician to determine whether the investigated tissue is healthy. If further investigation is needed, part of the tissue is removed and sent to laboratories for a biopsy. This entire procedure relies on subjective judgment and has delayed diagnosis. The implications of it span between an incorrect diagnosis, unnecessary psychological pressure on the patients and high costs to the system because of the need of repeated examinations. The project aims at realizing tools that can help reduce the risk of mistakes and the costs of healthcare, and obtain quicker diagnosis, reducing the stress factors related to such investigations. In particular, this is done by combining spectroscopy to obtain information on the composition of tissues together with imaging techniques. The project is separated in 3 parts: - The first part is the realization of metamaterial lenses working in the mid-IR. Such lenses would allow to use longer wavelengths, beneficial for spectroscopy, without compromising imaging resolution. - The second part is the realization of endoscopes for imaging and spectroscopy to carry the information from inside to outside the body. - The third part is to include depth imaging information by mid-IR Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Most of the tasks planned were successfully carried out, advancing the knowledge and the state of the art considerably. The action allowed wide scientific dissemination of the results obtained and assisted to the future commercial potential of some of the devices investigated in the field of health care management and prevention. The action also created a great opportunity for the investigator in terms of network, professional and personal growth.

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