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Tissue-simulating Phantoms for Assessing Potential Near-infrared Fluorescence Imaging Applications in Breast Cancer Surgery

Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging may improve therapeutic outcome of breast cancer surgery by enabling intraoperative tumor localization and evaluation of surgical margin status. Using tissue-simulating breast phantoms containing fluorescent tumor-simulating inclusions, potential clinical applications of NIRF imaging in breast cancer patients can be assessed for standardization and training purposes.

Chapters in this video

0:05

Title

1:38

Create Silicone Molds for Tumor-simulating Inclusions

2:58

Create Fluorescent Inclusions

4:49

Create Breast Phantoms

7:15

Simulation of NIRF Imaging Applications in Breast Cancer Surgery

9:11

Results: Different Applications of NIRF Imaging in Breast-conserving Surgery as Assessed on Tissue-like Breast Phantoms

10:30

Conclusion

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