Fiberoptic Techniques in Medicine and Biology

Abraham Katzir

doi:10.1117/12.950719

14 January 1986 Fiberoptic Techniques in Medicine and Biology

Abraham Katzir

Proceedings Volume 0576, Optical Fibers in Medicine and Biology I; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.950719
Event: 29th Annual Technical Symposium, 1985, San Diego, United States

Abstract

There is a growing interest in the use of optical fibers in medicine. Three areas of interest are briefly reviewed: (a) Endoscopy - image transmission through fiberoptic bundles; (b) Diagnostics - physical and chemical measurements using fibers; (c) Power Transmission - delivery of high power laser beams through fibers. A thin and flexible endoscope may incorporate a fiberscope, diagnostic fibers and a power fiber. A physician would insert it into the body, and use it either as a diagnostic tool or for least invasive surgical procedures.

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Abraham Katzir "Fiberoptic Techniques in Medicine and Biology", Proc. SPIE 0576, Optical Fibers in Medicine and Biology I, (14 January 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.950719

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