Publications by authors named "Tara D Yates"
Article Synopsis
- - A new method has been developed to create 3D optical images of the breast using a specialized 32-channel system and fluid interface, allowing for detailed imaging of breast tissue.
- - The system has several advantages: it accommodates various breast sizes, maintains consistent optical measurements regardless of the subject, and provides precise knowledge of the external structure of the breast.
- - Initial tests show that the imaging system effectively captures details like contrast and spatial resolution within the breast, and early images of a healthy subject reveal varying scatter patterns, indicating the system's potential for clinical use.
Results are presented of a study to monitor the changes in the optical properties of breast tissue over a 12-month period after interstitial laser photocoagulation treatment of a fibroadenoma. The study involved generating cross-sectional images of the breast with a multichannel time-resolved imaging system and a nonlinear image reconstruction algorithm. Images of the internal absorbing and scattering properties revealed the expected initial inflammatory response, followed by the development of low-scattering cysts consistent with corresponding ultrasound examinations.
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