Measurement and analysis of internal stress distributions created in gelatin simulated-brain tissue by a pulsed laser-induced liquid jet

T. Kato, T. Arafune, T. Washio, A. Nakagawa, Y. Ogawa, T. Tominaga, I. Sakuma, E. Kobayashi

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Abstract

Transsphenoidal surgery is currently employed to treat complex lesions beyond the sella turcica; however, the procedure can be limited by difficulties encountered in dealing with small blood vessels, deep and narrow working spaces, and awkward working angles. To overcome these problems, we have developed a pulsed laser-induced liquid jet system that can dissect tumor tissue while preserving fine blood vessels within deep and narrow working spaces. We have previously evaluated the utility and safety of this procedure. However, the effects of the pulsejet after being injected into the brain are not yet well understood. Especially, the behavior of the stress distribution created by the jet is important because it has recently been reported that high acoustic pressures can affect the brain. In this study, we measured internal stress distributions in a gelatin simulated-brain using photoelasticity experiments. We used a high-speed camera with an image sensor on which an array of micropolarizers was attached to measure the stresses and the shear wave created when the pulsejet enters the simulated brain.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4419-4422
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781424479290
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Nov 2
Event2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014 - Chicago, United States
Duration: 2014 Aug 262014 Aug 30

Publication series

Name2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014

Other

Other2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period14/8/2614/8/30

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health Informatics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medicine(all)

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