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Integrating sphere measurements of tissue optical properties for accurate photodynamic therapy (PDT) dosimetry

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Abstract

A set-up with an integrating sphere and a narrow-beam arrangement was used in order to derive the optical properties in vitro of 1 mm thick tissue slabs. The measured macroscopic quantities, the reflectance, and the total transmittance were correlated to the tissue optical properties by Monte Carlo simulations. Mie calculations were performed to be able to calibrate the set-up with a solution of latex spheres and ink. Finally, the optical properties of rat liver samples were measured, before and after photodynamic therapy, showing approximately a 40% increase of the absorption coefficient at 650 nm due to the treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLaser Interaction with Hard and Soft Tissue II
EditorsThomas H. Meier, Hans Joerg Albrecht, Martin J. C. van Gemert, Rudolf W. Steiner, Lars Othar Svaasand, Guy P. Delacretaz
PublisherSPIE
Pages47-57
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9780819416568
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jan 1995
Externally publishedYes
EventLaser Interaction with Hard and Soft Tissue II 1994 - Lille, France
Duration: 6 Sep 199410 Sep 1994

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2323
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceLaser Interaction with Hard and Soft Tissue II 1994
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityLille
Period6/09/9410/09/94

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