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Academic Medical Center at the University of Amsterdam
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Mentioned In 167 Articles
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Parametric imaging of attenuation by optical coherence tomography: review of models, methods, and clinical translation
Significance: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides cross-sectional and volumetric images of backscattering from biological tissue that reveal the tissue morphology. The strength of the scattering, characterized by an attenuation coefficient, represents an alternative and complementary tissue optical property, which can be characterized by parametric imaging of the OCT attenuation coefficient. Over the last 15 years, a multitude of studies have been reported seeking to advance methods to determine the OCT ...Read Full Article -
In vivo characterization of chick embryo mesoderm by optical coherence tomography assisted microindentation
Embryos are growing organisms with highly heterogeneous properties in space and time. Understanding the mechanical properties is a crucial prerequisite for the investigation of morphogenesis. During the last ten years, new techniques have been developed to evaluate the mechanical properties of biological tissues in vivo . To address this need, we employed a new instrument that, via the combination of micro-indentation with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), allows us to determine both ...Read Full Article -
En‐face optical coherence tomography for the detection of cancer in prostatectomy specimens: quantitative analysis in 20 patients
The increase histopathological evaluation of prostatectomy specimens rises the workload on pathologists. Automated histopathology systems, preferably directly on unstained specimens, would accelerate the pathology workflow. In this study, we investigate the potential of quantitative analysis of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to separate benign from malignant prostate tissue automatically. Twenty fixated prostates were cut, from which 54 slices were scanned by OCT. Quantitative OCT metrics (attenuation coefficient, residue, goodness‐of‐fit ...Read Full Article -
Randomized Comparison Between Everolimus-Eluting Bioresorbable Scaffold and Metallic Stent Multimodality Imaging Through 3 Years
Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the vascular responses and fates of the scaffold after bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) implantation using multimodality imaging. Background Serial comprehensive image assessments after BVS implantation in the context of a randomized trial have not yet been reported. Methods In the ABSORB Japan trial, 400 patients were randomized to a BVS (n = 266) or a cobalt-chromium everolimus-eluting stent (n = 134). Through 3 ...Read Full Article -
Advances in Optical Coherence Tomography and Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy in Pulmonary Diseases
Diagnosing and monitoring pulmonary diseases is highly dependent on imaging, physiological function tests and tissue sampling. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) are novel imaging techniques with near-microscopic resolution that can be easily and safely combined with conventional bronchoscopy. Disease-related pulmonary anatomical compartments can be visualized, real time, using these techniques. In obstructive lung diseases, airway wall layers and related structural remodelling can be identified and quantified ...Read Full Article -
Computed Tomography–Mediated Registration of Trapeziometacarpal Articular Cartilage Using Intraarticular Optical Coherence Tomography and Cryomicrotome Imaging: A Cadaver Study
Objective Accurate, high-resolution imaging of articular cartilage thickness is an important clinical challenge in patients with osteoarthritis, especially in small joints. In this study, computed tomography (CT) mediated catheter-based optical coherence tomography (OCT) was utilized to create a digital reconstruction of the articular surface of the trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint and to assess cartilage thickness in comparison to cryomicrotome data. Design Using needle-based introduction of the OCT probe, the articular surface ...Read Full Article -
Simple and robust calibration procedure for k-linearization and dispersion compensation in optical coherence tomography
In Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography (FD-OCT), proper signal sampling and dispersion compensation are essential steps to achieve optimal axial resolution. These calibration steps can be performed through numerical signal processing, but require calibration information about the system that may require lengthy and complex measurement protocols. We report a highly robust calibration procedure that can simultaneously determine correction vectors for nonlinear wavenumber sampling and dispersion compensation. The proposed method requires only ...Read Full Article -
Optical coherence tomography to detect acute esophageal radiation-induced damage in mice: a validation study
Radiation therapy for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer is hampered by acute radiation-induced toxicity in the esophagus. This study aims to validate that optical coherence tomography (OCT), a minimally invasive imaging technique with high resolution (~10 m), is able to visualize and monitor acute radiation-induced esophageal damage (ARIED) in mice. We compare our findings with histopathology as the gold standard. Irradiated mice receive a single dose of 40 Gy at ...Read Full Article -
Decreasing the Size of a Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography System With Cascaded ...
This paper describes a proof-of-concept of a miniaturized spectral-domain optical coherence tomography system, based on photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology. The integrated optics 512-channel spectrometer consists of cascaded arrayed waveguide gratings (AWG) with the output waveguides directly attached to a CCD detector. The spectrometer has a center wavelength of 850 nm and a spectral sampling interval of 0.22 nm. The PIC has a footprint of 2.0 2.7 ...Read Full Article -
Micro-indentation and optical coherence tomography for the mechanical characterization of embryos: Experimental setup and measurements on fixed chicken embryos.
The investigation of the mechanical properties of embryos is expected to provide valuable information on the phenomenology of morphogenesis. It is thus believed that, by mapping the viscoelastic features of an embryo at different stages of growth, it may be possible to shed light on the role of mechanics in embryonic development. To contribute to this field, we present a new instrument that can determine spatiotemporal distributions of mechanical properties ...Read Full Article -
From sample structure to optical properties and back : A theoretical framework for quantitative OCT and its clinical application (Thesis)
The aim of this thesis is to provide a methodology to extract quantitative parameters from optical coherence tomography (OCT) images and to relate these parameters to sample properties such as structure, organization and flow. OCT uses near-infrared light to acquire 3D images of biological tissue, with a resolution around 5-15 m and an imaging depth of approximately 2 mm. OCT can be a useful clinical tool for minimally-invasive, high-resolution imaging ...Read Full Article -
Acute Airway Effects of Bronchial Thermoplasty Assessed by Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Background: Bronchial Thermoplasty (BT) is an endoscopic treatment for severe asthma targeting airway smooth muscle (ASM) with thermal energy. The extent of treatment effect is largely unknown. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a high resolution imaging technique, using near-infrared light, that generates near-histology cross sectional images of the airway wall. Aim: Assess the extent of acute airway wall effects of BT with OCT and compare these to the untreated right ...Read Full Article -
Optical Coherence Tomography in Urologic Oncology: a Comprehensive Review
Introduction Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is being investigated in urologic oncology for optical diagnosis. This comprehensive review analyzes the current state of development of OCT for bladder, upper urinary tract, kidney, prostate, testis, and penis cancer. Also, the potential role of OCT with regard to the current diagnostic pathways is critically appraised to guide future developments. Methods Embase and Pubmed were systematically searched for English and German articles on OCT ...Read Full Article -
5‐Year clinical follow‐up of the COBRA (complex coronary bifurcation lesions: Randomized comparison of a strategy using a dedicated self‐expanding biolimus A9‐eluting stent vs. a culotte strategy using everolimus‐eluting stents) study
Objectives We evaluated healing responses with optical coherence tomography, and long‐term clinical outcomes after treatment with a dedicated stent versus a conventional culotte technique. Background Dedicated bifurcation stents have been proposed as an alternative treatment for coronary bifurcation lesions. The long‐term performance of dedicated stents versus conventional dual‐stent techniques for the treatment of complex coronary bifurcation lesions is unknown. Methods Forty patients with true coronary bifurcation lesions ...Read Full Article
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About Academic Medical Center at the University of Amsterdam
Academic Medical Center at the University of Amsterdam. The Academic Medical Center (AMC) is the most prominent medical center in the Netherlands and one of the largest hospitals. The AMC complex houses the university hospital and the medical faculty of the University of Amsterdam, as well the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience and the medical department of the Royal Tropical Institute. Also a number of biotech companies – partly AMC spin-offs - are located on the premises. This concentration of expertise makes the AMC ‘more than just a university hospital’ and provides a breeding ground for fruitful scientific collaboration.