Quantitative Micro-Elastography Enables <i>In Vivo</i> Detection of Residual Cancer in the Surgical Cavity during Breast-Conserving Surgery

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Authors

Peijun Gong · The University of Western Australia

Synn Lynn Chin · Fiona Stanley Hospital

Wes M. Allen · The University of Western Australia

Helen Ballal · Fiona Stanley Hospital

James D. Anstie · The University of Western Australia

Lixin Chin · The University of Western Australia

Hina Ismail

Abstract

Optical imaging of microscale tissue stiffness enables the detection of residual breast cancer directly in the surgical cavity during breast-conserving surgery, which could potentially contribute to more complete cancer excision.

Topics & Keywords

Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography Cellular Mechanics and Interactions Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer Research

Volume 82, Issue 21, pp. 4093-4104

DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-22-0578

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