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1. Endometrium optical coherence tomography (OCT) and histomorphometry in implantation window and their relationships with reproductive failure and implantation outcome
  
  Explore Journals Aug 14 2021 Gynecology
  
  Study question How do endometrium OCT image characteristics during peri-implantation window correlate with histomorphometry and associate with implantation outcomes in women with reproductive failure? Summary answer Endometrium OCT intensity correlated with stromal cell density and gland size. Endometrium with recurrent implantation failure had low OCT intensity but reversed in successful implantation. What is known already OCT is a non-invasive imaging technique using low energy near-infrared light to capture micrometer-scale resolution images from optical scattering media. An image produced by OCT resembles tissue architecture observed in histology, so OCT imaging has been regarded as “optical biopsy”. Our previous findings demonstrated OCT ...
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  Mentions: The Chinese University of Hong Kong University of Hong Kong
2. Pelvic Organs Prolapse Treatment Using Neodymium Laser
  
  Explore Home - ClinicalTrials.gov Aug 11 2021 Gynecology , Clinical Trials
  
  The aim of this prospective study is investigation of efficiency and safety of medical device "Magic Max" for preoperative treatment of pelvic organs prolapse I-II degree of severity. To assess the condition of the vaginal walls and vulva before and after laser treatment, the following methods will be used: ultrasonography with Doppler ultrasonography, vaginal health index, histological examination, immunohistochemical examination, optical coherence tomography (OCT) (elastography). Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory Questionnaire (PFDI-20), The Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12), International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF), Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7) will be used to collect feedback on ...
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3. Multidimensional Data Processing for Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging (Thesis)
  
  Explore ProQuest Jul 29 2021 Gynecology , Student Theses
  
  Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a medical imaging technique which distinguishes itself by acquiring microscopic resolution images in-vivo at millimeter scale fields of view. The resulting in images are not only high-resolution, but often multi-dimensional to capture 3-D biological structures or temporal processes. The nature of multi-dimensional data presents a unique set of challenges to the OCT user that include acquiring, storing, and handling very large datasets, visualizing and understanding the data, and processing and analyzing the data. In this dissertation, three of these challenges are explored in depth: sub-resolution temporal analysis, 3-D modeling of fiber structures, and compressed sensing ...
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  Mentions: Columbia University
4. In vivo dynamic 3D imaging of oocytes and embryos in the mouse oviduct
  
  Explore Cell Jul 14 2021 Developmental Biology , Gynecology
  
  Developmental biologists have always relied on imaging to shed light on dynamic cellular events. However, processes such as mammalian fertilization and embryogenesis are generally inaccessible for direct imaging. In consequence, how the oviduct (fallopian tube) facilitates the transport of gametes and preimplantation embryos continues to be unanswered. Here we present a combination of intravital window and optical coherence tomography for dynamic, volumetric, in vivo imaging of oocytes and embryos as they are transported through the mouse oviduct. We observed location-dependent circling, oscillating, and long-distance bi-directional movements of oocytes and embryos that suggest regulatory mechanisms driving transport and question established views ...
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  Mentions: Baylor College of Medicine
5. The unexpected journey of the egg and the embryo through the fallopian tube
  
  Explore Medical Xpress Jul 13 2021 Developmental Biology , Gynecology
  
  The journey of the egg and the embryo through the fallopian tube or oviduct toward the uterus is not well understood, mainly because it is inaccessible for direct imaging. Looking to shed new light on the dynamics of the eggs prior to fertilization and embryo transport preceding implantation, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Stevens Institute of Technology developed a novel imaging approach that has allowed them to see eggs and embryos as they move along the fallopian tube in a live animal.
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6. Stevens Institute of Technology Receives NIH Grant for In Vivo Imaging Platform for Ectopic Pregnancy Research in Mouse Models
  
  Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Jun 15 2021 Gynecology , Funding
  
  Stevens Institute of Technology Receives a 2021 NIH Grant for $182,953 for In Vivo Imaging Platform for Ectopic Pregnancy Research in Mouse Models. The principal investigator is Shang Wang. Below is a summary of the proposed work. Tubal ectopic pregnancy (tEP) is a life-threatening reproductive disorder affecting nearly 2% of pregnancies in developed countries. The etiology of tEP is far from resolved, leaving no way to design preventive measures and few strategies for early diagnosis. Investigating how a tEP forms and develops has been extremely difficult. Because it is unethical to access human oviduct (fallopian tube) during healthy pregnancies ...
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  Mentions: National Institutes of Health
7. Multi-center clinical study using optical coherence tomography for evaluation of cervical lesions in-vivo
  
  Explore Nature Publishing Group Apr 7 2021 Gynecology
  
  In this prospective study of an in-vivo cervical examination using optical coherence tomography (OCT), we evaluated the diagnostic value of non-invasive and real-time OCT in cervical precancerous lesions and cancer diagnosis, and determined the characteristics of OCT images. 733 patients from 5 Chinese hospitals were inspected with OCT and colposcopy-directed biopsy. The OCT images were compared with the histological sections to find out the characteristics of various categories of lesions. The OCT images were also interpreted by 3 investigators to make a 2-class classification, and the results were compared against the pathological results. Various structures of the cervical tissue were ...
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  Mentions: Zhengzhou Ultralucia Medical Technology Co., Ltd
8. Continuous Monitoring and Management of Vaginal Health Via Multifunctional OCT/OCTA/OCE Endoscopy
  
  Explore Home - ClinicalTrials.gov Feb 4 2021 Gynecology , Clinical Trials
  
  We have recently developed and optimized a vaginal Optical Coherence tomography /angiography endoscopy imaging system. This technology is able to obtain a comprehensive image of the vaginal epithelium, blood vessels, and lamina propria. The primary focus of this study is establishing the Optical Coherence Tomography system's capability of capturing vaginal changes that occur before and after menopause, as well as before and after treatment with fractional-CO2 laser therapy.
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  Mentions: UC Irvine
9. Three-dimensional collagen fiber mapping and tractography of human uterine tissue using OCT
  
  Explore OSA | OSA Publishing Nov 6 2020 Gynecology
  
  Automatic quantification and visualization of 3-D collagen fiber architecture using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has previously relied on polarization information and/or prior knowledge of tissue-specific fiber architecture. This study explores image processing, enhancement, segmentation, and detection algorithms to map 3-D collagen fiber architecture from OCT images alone. 3-D fiber mapping, histogram analysis, and 3-D tractography revealed fiber groupings and macro-organization previously unseen in uterine tissue samples. We applied our method on centimeter-scale mosaic OCT volumes of uterine tissue blocks from pregnant and non-pregnant specimens revealing a complex, patient-specific network of fibrous collagen and myocyte bundles.
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  Mentions: Columbia University Christine P. Hendon
10. Convolutional neural network-based automatic detection of follicle cells in ovarian tissue using optical coherence tomography
  
  Explore IOPscience Oct 27 2020 Gynecology
  
  To preserve the fertility of young female cancer patients, ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation have been investigated as next-generation reproductive medical technologies. Non-invasive visualization of follicles in ovarian tissue and cryopreservation of higher density tissue is essential for effective transplantation. We proposed the use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) that can noninvasively visualize the internal structure of the ovarian tissue. However, a method for quantifying cell density has not yet been established because of the lack of available techniques to visualize follicles noninvasively. We proposed the use of a convolutional neural network (CNN) to extract small features from medical images ...
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11. Optical Vaginal Biopsy Using Optical Coherence Tomography
  
  Explore LWW Online Feb 10 2020 Gynecology
  
  Objective Optical coherence tomography is a noninvasive technology that visualizes tissue microstructure with high spatial resolution. We designed a novel vaginal system that demonstrates a clear distinction between vaginal tissues planes. In this study, we sought to compare vaginal tomographic images of premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal women, demonstrate feasibility of tracking vaginal tissue changes after treatment with fractional-pixel CO 2 laser therapy, and obtain a histologic correlation of these findings. Methods Enrolled subjects underwent imaging and were divided into 3 groups based on menopausal status. Women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause who received fractional-pixel CO 2 laser therapy were assessed ...
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  Mentions: UC Irvine
12. Ultra-sensitive optical coherence elastography using a high-dynamic-range force loading scheme for cervical rigidity assessment
  
  Explore OSA | OSA Publishing Jan 14 2020 Gynecology
  
  An ultra-sensitive, wide-range force loading scheme is proposed for compression optical coherence elastography (OCE) that allows for the quantitative analysis of cervical tissue elasticity ex vivo . We designed a force loading apparatus featuring a water sink for minuscule incremental loading through a volume-controlled water droplet, from which the Young’s modulus can be calculated by fitting the stress-strain curve. We validated the performance of the proposed OCE system on homogenous agar phantoms, showing the Young’s modulus can be accurately estimated using this scheme. We then measured the Young’s modulus of rodent cervical tissues acquired at different gestational ages ...
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  Mentions: Johns Hopkins University
13. Multimodal Optical Coherence Tomography: Imaging of Blood and Lymphatic Vessels of the Vulva
  
  Explore Журнал СТМ Jan 4 2020 Gynecology
  
  The aim of the study was to test the method of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for its ability to obtain images of blood and lymphatic vessels of the vulva. Materials and Methods. The study was performed using a multimodal optical coherence tomography device developed in the Institute of Applied Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Nizhny Novgorod). In this setup, 3D images of 3.4×3.4×1.25 mm are created within 26 s. OCT angiography and OCT lymphangiography are based on the speckle structure analysis. Visualization of blood and lymphatic vessels does not require any additional contrast ...
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  Mentions: Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy Institute of Applied Physics
14. Endometrium imaging using real-time rotational optical coherence tomography imaging system A pilot, prospective and ex-vivo study
  
  Explore LWW Online Nov 5 2019 Gynecology
  
  This study aimed to evaluate a novel real-time rotational optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging system (OCTIS) with a fiber-optic probe to look at endometrium and to correlate the OCTIS images with standard histology. OCT could obtain real-time images resembling histological examination. With recent development of customized probes, it allows OCT to be used in the field of gynecology . This is a pilot, prospective, ex-vivo and observational study. Women underwent hysterectomy for various gynecological conditions were recruited and OCTIS images were obtained from endometrium of 15 fresh uterus specimens immediately after hysterectomy. The excised uterus was cut open and OCTIS imaging ...
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  Mentions: Tomophase Corporation The Chinese University of Hong Kong
15. Polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography with a conical beam scan for the investigation of birefringence and collagen alignment in the human cervix
  
  Explore OSA | OSA Publishing Jul 25 2019 Gynecology , Probes
  
  By measuring the phase retardance of a cervical extracellular matrix, our in-house polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT) was shown to be capable of (1) mapping the distribution of collagen fibers in the non-gravid cervix, (2) accurately determining birefringence, and (3) measuring the distinctive depolarization of the cervical tissue. A conical beam scan strategy was also employed to explore the 3D orientation of the collagen fibers in the cervix by interrogating the samples with an incident light at 45° and successive azimuthal rotations of 0-360°. Our results confirmed previous observations by X-ray diffraction, suggesting that in the non-gravid human cervix collagen ...
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16. University of Arizona Receives NIH Grant for Advanced Salpingoscope for Minimally-Invasive Imaging of the Fallopian Tubes
  
  Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Jul 23 2019 Gynecology , Funding
  
  University of Arizona Receives a 2019 NIH Grant for $299,221 for Advanced Salpingoscope for Minimally-Invasive Imaging of the Fallopian Tubes. The principal investigator is Jennifer Barton. The program began in 2016 and ends in 2020. Below is a summary of the proposed work. The fallopian tubes harbor serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC), the putative precursor to high- grade serous ovarian carcinoma, the deadliest form of this disease with a 70% mortality rate. Early detection of STIC could save lives as well as prevent thousands of unnecessary prophylactic salpingo-oophorectomies. Unfortunately, early disease of the fallopian tubes is undetectable via conventional ...
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17. Advances in Colposcopy (Book Chapter)
  
  Explore Home - Springer May 23 2019 Gynecology , Textbooks
  
  Various new technologies have been introduced to improve the diagnostic accuracy of colposcopy, objectively guide to the site of biopsy, and measure the dysplastic nature of the epithelium. These include fluorescence spectroscopy, electrical impedance spectroscopy, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, and/or their combinations. Other technologies like optical coherence tomography and polarimetric imaging have also been used to define the lesions better. Not only the adjunct use of technology but portable user-friendly devices have been developed which have increased the provision of colposcopy in remote areas.
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18. Evaluation of segmentation algorithms for optical coherence tomography images of ovarian tissue
  
  Explore SPIE Digital Library Feb 3 2019 Gynecology
  
  Ovarian cancer has the lowest survival rate among all gynecologic cancers predominantly due to late diagnosis. Early detection of ovarian cancer can increase 5-year survival rates from 40% up to 92%, yet no reliable early detection techniques exist. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an emerging technique that provides depth-resolved, high-resolution images of biological tissue in real-time and demonstrates great potential for imaging of ovarian tissue. Mouse models are crucial to quantitatively assess the diagnostic potential of OCT for ovarian cancer imaging; however, due to small organ size, the ovaries must first be separated from the image background using the process ...
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19. Three-dimensional texture analysis of optical coherence tomography images of ovarian tissue
  
  Explore IOPscience Nov 13 2018 Gynecology
  
  Ovarian cancer has the lowest survival rate among all gynecologic cancers due to predominantly late diagnosis. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has been applied successfully to experimentally image the ovaries in vivo; however, a robust method for analysis is still required to provide quantitative diagnostic information. Recently, texture analysis has proved to be a useful tool for tissue characterization; unfortunately, existing work in the scope of OCT ovarian imaging is limited to only analyzing 2D sub-regions of the image data, discarding information encoded in the full image area, as well as in the depth dimension. Here we address these challenges by ...
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20. Computer-Aided Diagnosis of Label-Free 3-D Optical Coherence Microscopy Images of Human Cervical Tissue
  
  Explore arxiv.org Oct 2 2018 Gynecology , Microscopy
  
  : Ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence microscopy (OCM) has recently demonstrated its potential for accurate diagnosis of human cervical diseases. One major challenge for clinical adoption, however, is the steep learning curve clinicians need to overcome to interpret OCM images. Developing an intelligent technique for computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) to accurately interpret OCM images will facilitate clinical adoption of the technology and improve patient care. Methods: 497 high-resolution 3-D OCM volumes (600 cross-sectional images each) were collected from 159 ex vivo specimens of 92 female patients. OCM image features were extracted using a convolutional neural network (CNN) model, concatenated with patient information (e.g ...
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21. New Testing for Ovarian Cancer
  
  Explore veteranstoday.com Sep 18 2018 Gynecology , Oncology
  
  Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and multispectral fluorescence imaging (MFI) have demonstrated promising results in the early detection of ovarian cancer, as detailed in an abstract presented at the 12th Biennial Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium, held September 13–15 in Seattle. “There appear to be unique markers in the blood of ovarian cancer patients, months and years prior to diagnosis, and optical imaging techniques can distinguish [between] normal, cancer, and benign abnormalities [in] ovarian and fallopian tube tissue,” said presenter Jennifer K. Barton, PhD, professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Barton and colleagues are developing a ...
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22. Assessment and Diagnosis of Human Ovarian and Colorectal Cancer using Optical and Photoacoustic Imaging (Thesis)
  
  Explore Washington University Open Scholarship Sep 11 2018 Gastroenterology , Gynecology , Student Theses
  
  Optical imaging modalities have the advantage of high resolution, label free, rapid, low cost imaging for both in vivo and ex vivo diagnosis of biological tissues. Optical scattering, which is the main contrast of optical coherence tomography (OCT), is related to elastic scattering components, mainly stromal collagen. Tissue elasticity has recently emerged as an important diagnostic parameter associated with tumor development and progression and is also related to the distribution of structural components such as tissue collagen. We have used an optical coherence tomography elastography (OCTE) system for characterizing the differences in the micro-mechanical properties of benign and malignant human ...
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  Mentions: Washington University in St. Louis
23. 1.7 micron optical coherence tomography for vaginal tissue characterization in vivo
  
  Explore Wiley Online Library Jul 30 2018 Gynecology
  
  Objectives Optical coherence tomography (OCT) can noninvasively visualize in vivo tissue microstructure with high spatial resolution that approaches the histologic level. Currently, OCT studies in gynecology are few and limited to a conventional 1.3 μm center wavelength swept light source which provides high spatial resolution but limited penetration depth. Here, we present a novel endoscopic OCT system with improved penetration depth and high resolution. Methods A novel endoscopic OCT system was developed based on a 1.7 µm swept source laser, which is capable of deeper tissue penetration due to its longer wavelength. To evaluate the performance of system ...
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24. Preliminary human application of optical coherence tomography for quantification and localization of primordial follicles aimed at effective ovarian tissue transplantation
  
  Explore Home - Springer Apr 16 2018 Gynecology
  
  Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possible clinical application of optical coherence tomography for assessing ovarian reserve in individual specimens of human ovarian tissue for fertility preservation. Methods Ovarian tissue examination by optical coherence tomography was performed before ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Three of the four subjects had hematological disease or cancer, and they faced a threat to their fertility due to impending chemotherapy. One patient underwent ovarian tissue extraction for in vitro activation of dormant follicles as fertility treatment. Results The current full-field optical coherence tomography technique can detect primordial follicles in non-fixed and non-embedded human ...
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