title: Forward-imaging instruments for optical coherence tomography.
abstract: We discuss the design and implementation of forward-imaging instruments for optical coherence tomography (OCT), which require the delivery, scanning, and collection of single-spatial-mode optical radiation. A hand-held surgical probe for use in open surgery can provide cross-sectional images of subsurface tissue before surgical incisions are made. A rigid laparoscope for minimally invasive surgical OCT imaging provides a simultaneous enface view of the area being imaged. OCT imaging is demonstrated on in vitro human specimens.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Boppart
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Bouma
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pitris
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Tearney
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Fujimoto
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Brezinski