Alexei A Kamshilin, Anton N Konovalov, Fyodor V Grebenev, Igor O Kozlov, Dmitry D Stavtsev, Gennadii A Piavchenko, Ervin Nippolainen, Valeriy V Zaytsev, Alexey Y Sokolov, Dmitry V Telyshev, Sergei L Kuznetsov, Roman V Romashko, Igor V Meglinski
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Abstract
Intraoperative assessment of cerebral hemodynamics is crucial for the success of neurosurgical interventions. This study evaluates the potential of laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) and imaging photoplethysmography (IPPG) for contactless perfusion monitoring during neurosurgery. Despite similarities in their hardware requirements, these techniques rely on fundamentally different principles: light scattering for LSCI and light absorption for IPPG. Comparative experiments were conducted using animals (rats) when assessing the reaction of cerebral hemodynamics to adenosine triphosphate infusion. The results show different spatial and temporal characteristics of the techniques: LSCI predominantly visualizes blood flow in large venous vessels, especially in the sagittal and transverse sinuses, showing a pronounced modulation associated with the heart that cannot be explained by venous blood flow alone. In contrast, IPPG quantifies the dynamics of perfusion changes in the parenchyma, showing minimal signal in large venous vessels. We propose that LSCI signal modulation is significantly influenced by the movement of vessel walls in response to mechanical pressure waves propagating through the parenchyma from nearby arteries. A novel algorithm for LSCI data processing was developed based on this interpretation, producing perfusion indices that align well with IPPG measurements. This study demonstrates that the complementary nature of these techniques (LSCI is sensitive to blood cells displacements, while IPPG detects a change in their density) makes their combined application particularly valuable for comprehensive assessment of cerebral hemodynamics during neurosurgery.
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Frontiers of Optoelectronics seeks to provide a multidisciplinary forum for a broad mix of peer-reviewed academic papers in order to promote rapid communication and exchange between researchers in China and abroad. It introduces and reflects significant achievements being made in the field of photonics or optoelectronics. The topics include, but are not limited to, semiconductor optoelectronics, nano-photonics, information photonics, energy photonics, ultrafast photonics, biomedical photonics, nonlinear photonics, fiber optics, laser and terahertz technology and intelligent photonics. The journal publishes reviews, research articles, letters, comments, special issues and so on.
Frontiers of Optoelectronics especially encourages papers from new emerging and multidisciplinary areas, papers reflecting the international trends of research and development, and on special topics reporting progress made in the field of optoelectronics. All published papers will reflect the original thoughts of researchers and practitioners on basic theories, design and new technology in optoelectronics.
Frontiers of Optoelectronics is strictly peer-reviewed and only accepts original submissions in English. It is a fully OA journal and the APCs are covered by Higher Education Press and Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
● Presents the latest developments in optoelectronics and optics
● Emphasizes the latest developments of new optoelectronic materials, devices, systems and applications
● Covers industrial photonics, information photonics, biomedical photonics, energy photonics, laser and terahertz technology, and more