Low-coherence interferometry and optical coherence tomography for image-guided surgical treatment of solid tumors

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APP PUB NO 20090221920A1
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12040415

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A method of forming an image of tissue. The method includes beginning an invasive procedure on a patient exposing tissue. The method then includes acquiring OCT data from the exposed tissue and converting the OCT data into at least one image. The method also includes ending the invasive procedure after the converting of the data.

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Boppart, Stephen A Champaign, US 45 4580
Nguyen, Freddy T Urbana, US 3 166
Zysk, Adam M Chicago, US 7 272

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