Computer-aided detection and quantification of endolymphatic hydrops within the mouse cochlea in vivo using optical coherence tomography

BackgroundTo develop computer-aided detection (CADe) of ORL abnormalities in the retinal pigmented epithelium, interdigitation zone and ellipsoid zone via optical coherence tomography (OCT).MethodsIn this retrospective study, healthy participants with normal ORL, and patients with abnormality of ORL including choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) or retinitis pigmentosa (RP) were included. First, an automatic segmentation deep learning (DL) algorithm, CADe, was developed for the three outer retinal layers using 120 handcraft masks of ORL. This automatic segmentation algorithm generated 4000 segmentations, which included 2000 images with normal ORL and 2000 (1000 CNV and 1000 RP) images with focal or wide defects in ORL. Second, based on the automatically generated segmentation images, a binary classifier (normal vs abnormal) was developed. Results were evaluated by area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC).ResultsThe DL algorithm achieved an AUC of 0.984 (95% CI 0.976 to 0.993) for individual image evaluation in the internal test set of 797 images. In addition, performance analysis of a publicly available external test set (n=968) had an AUC of 0.957 (95% CI 0.944 to 0.970) and a second clinical external test set (n=1124) had an AUC of 0.978 (95% CI 0.970 to 0.986). Moreover, the CADe highlighted well normal parts of ORL and omitted highlights in abnormal ORLs of CNV and RP.ConclusionThe CADe can use OCT images to segment ORL and differentiate between normal ORL and abnormal ORL. The CADe classifier also performs visualisation and may aid future physician diagnosis and clinical applications.

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Computer-Aided Image Analysis Algorithm to Enhance In Vivo Diagnosis of Plaque Erosion by Intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography

Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging ◽

10.1161/circimaging.114.002084 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 7 (5) ◽

pp. 805-810 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Zhao Wang ◽

Haibo Jia ◽

Jinwei Tian ◽

Tsunenari Soeda ◽

Rocco Vergallo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Optical Coherence Tomography ◽

Image Analysis ◽

Optical Coherence ◽

Analysis Algorithm ◽

Plaque Erosion ◽

Image Analysis Algorithm ◽

Computer Aided ◽

Intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography ◽

In Vivo Diagnosis

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258: Diagnosis and Intraoperative Staging of Bladder Disease by in-vivo Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

The Journal of Urology ◽

10.1016/s0022-5347(18)37520-7 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 171 (4S) ◽

pp. 68-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Markus D. Sachs ◽

Dmitry Daniltchenko ◽

Eva Lankenau ◽

Frank Koenig ◽

Gerion Huettmann ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Optical Coherence Tomography ◽

Optical Coherence ◽

Bladder Disease

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Evaluating Retinal and Choroidal Perfusion Changes after Isometric and Dynamic Activity Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography

Diagnostics ◽

10.3390/diagnostics11050808 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 808

Author(s):

Max Philipp Brinkmann ◽

Nikolas Xavier Kibele ◽

Michelle Prasuhn ◽

Vinodh Kakkassery ◽

Mario Damiano Toro ◽

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Keyword(s):

Optical Coherence Tomography ◽

Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography ◽

Isometric Exercise ◽

Dynamic Exercise ◽

Exercise Heart Rate ◽

Optical Coherence ◽

Dynamic Activity ◽

Capillary Plexus ◽

Choroidal Perfusion

Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) is a non-invasive tool for imaging and quantifying the retinal and choroidal perfusion state in vivo. This study aimed to evaluate the acute effects of isometric and dynamic exercise on retinal and choroidal sublayer perfusion using OCTA. A pilot study was conducted on young, healthy participants, each of whom performed a specific isometric exercise on the first day and a dynamic exercise the day after. At baseline and immediately after the exercise, heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP), superficial capillary plexus perfusion (SCPP), deep capillary plexus perfusion (DCPP), choriocapillaris perfusion (CCP), Sattlers’s layer perfusion (SLP), and Haller’s layer perfusion (HLP) were recorded. A total of 34 eyes of 34 subjects with a mean age of 32.35 ± 7.87 years were included. HR as well as MAP increased significantly after both types of exercise. Both SCPP and DCPP did not show any significant alteration due to isometric or dynamic exercise. After performing dynamic exercise, CCP, SLP, as well as HLP significantly increased. Changes in MAP correlated significantly with changes in HLP after the dynamic activity. OCTA-based analysis in healthy adults following physical activity demonstrated a constant retinal perfusion, supporting the theory of autoregulatory mechanisms. Dynamic exercise, as opposed to isometric activity, significantly changed choroidal perfusion. OCTA imaging may represent a novel and sensitive tool to expand the diagnostic spectrum in the field of sports medicine.

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Quantitative Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography of Early Enamel Erosion in vivo

Caries Research ◽

10.1159/000477098 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 51 (4) ◽

pp. 410-418 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Rupert S. Austin ◽

Maisalamah Haji Taha ◽

Frederic Festy ◽

Richard Cook ◽

Manoharan Andiappan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Optical Coherence Tomography ◽

Healthy Volunteers ◽

Orange Juice ◽

Signal Intensity ◽

Surface States ◽

Enamel Surface ◽

Optical Coherence ◽

Swept Source ◽

Water Rinsing

Swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) shows potential for the in vivo quantitative evaluation of micro-structural enamel surface phenomena occurring during early erosive demineralization. This randomized controlled single-blind cross-over clinical study aimed to evaluate the use of SS-OCT for detecting optical changes in the enamel of 30 healthy volunteers subjected to orange juice rinsing (erosive challenge) in comparison to mineral water rinsing (control), according to wiped and non-wiped enamel surface states. Participants were randomly allocated to 60 min of orange juice rinsing (pH 3.8) followed by 60 min of water rinsing (pH 6.7) and vice versa, with a 2-week wash-out period. In addition, the labial surfaces of the right or left maxillary incisors were wiped prior to SS-OCT imaging. An automated ImageJ algorithm was designed to analyse the back-scattered OCT signal intensity (D) after orange juice rinsing compared to after water rinsing. D was quantified as the OCT signal scattering from the 33 µm sub-surface enamel, normalised by the total OCT signal intensity entering the enamel. The back-scattered OCT signal intensity increased by 3.1% (95% CI 1.1-5.1%) in the wiped incisors and by 3.5% (95% CI 1.5-5.5%) in the unwiped incisors (p < 0.0001). Wiping reduced the back-scattered OCT signal intensity by 1.7% (95% CI -3.2 to -0.3%; p = 0.02) in comparison to the unwiped enamel surfaces for both rinsing solutions (p = 0.2). SS-OCT detected OCT signal changes in the superficial sub-surface enamel of maxillary central incisor teeth of healthy volunteers after orange juice rinsing.

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In vivo cellular optical coherence tomography imaging

Nature Medicine ◽

10.1038/nm0798-861 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 4 (7) ◽

pp. 861-865 ◽

Cited By ~ 194

Author(s):

Stephan A. Boppart ◽

Brett E. Bouma ◽

Costas Pitris ◽

James F. Southern ◽

Mark E. Brezinski ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Optical Coherence Tomography ◽

Optical Coherence ◽

Tomography Imaging ◽

Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging

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Optimization of X-ray Investigations in Dentistry Using Optical Coherence Tomography

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s21134554 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (13) ◽

pp. 4554

Author(s):

Ralph-Alexandru Erdelyi ◽

Virgil-Florin Duma ◽

Cosmin Sinescu ◽

George Mihai Dobre ◽

Adrian Bradu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Optical Coherence Tomography ◽

Radiation Dose ◽

Imaging Techniques ◽

Image Resolution ◽

Optical Coherence ◽

X Rays ◽

High Quality ◽

X Ray

The most common imaging technique for dental diagnoses and treatment monitoring is X-ray imaging, which evolved from the first intraoral radiographs to high-quality three-dimensional (3D) Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Other imaging techniques have shown potential, such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). We have recently reported on the boundaries of these two types of techniques, regarding. the dental fields where each one is more appropriate or where they should be both used. The aim of the present study is to explore the unique capabilities of the OCT technique to optimize X-ray units imaging (i.e., in terms of image resolution, radiation dose, or contrast). Two types of commercially available and widely used X-ray units are considered. To adjust their parameters, a protocol is developed to employ OCT images of dental conditions that are documented on high (i.e., less than 10 μm) resolution OCT images (both B-scans/cross sections and 3D reconstructions) but are hardly identified on the 200 to 75 μm resolution panoramic or CBCT radiographs. The optimized calibration of the X-ray unit includes choosing appropriate values for the anode voltage and current intensity of the X-ray tube, as well as the patient’s positioning, in order to reach the highest possible X-rays resolution at a radiation dose that is safe for the patient. The optimization protocol is developed in vitro on OCT images of extracted teeth and is further applied in vivo for each type of dental investigation. Optimized radiographic results are compared with un-optimized previously performed radiographs. Also, we show that OCT can permit a rigorous comparison between two (types of) X-ray units. In conclusion, high-quality dental images are possible using low radiation doses if an optimized protocol, developed using OCT, is applied for each type of dental investigation. Also, there are situations when the X-ray technology has drawbacks for dental diagnosis or treatment assessment. In such situations, OCT proves capable to provide qualitative images.

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Multi-center clinical study using optical coherence tomography for evaluation of cervical lesions in-vivo

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-86711-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Chenchen Ren ◽

Xianxu Zeng ◽

Zhongna Shi ◽

Chunyan Wang ◽

Huifen Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Optical Coherence Tomography ◽

Real Time ◽

Precancerous Lesions ◽

Diagnostic Value ◽

Optical Coherence ◽

Cervical Lesions ◽

In Vivo Evaluation ◽

Histological Sections ◽

Histological Images

AbstractIn 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 clearly observed in OCT images, which matched well with the corresponding histological sections. The OCT diagnosis results delivered a sensitivity of 87.0% (95% confidence interval, CI 82.2–90.7%), a specificity of 84.1% (95% CI 80.3–87.2%), and an overall accuracy of 85.1%. Both good consistency of OCT images and histological images and satisfactory diagnosis results were provided by OCT. Due to its features of non-invasion, real-time, and accuracy, OCT is valuable for the in-vivo evaluation of cervical lesions and has the potential to be one of the routine cervical diagnosis methods.

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