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15 - General Engineering
University College London
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Article title
Scanned Elastic Scattering Spectroscopy detects metastatic breast cancer in sentinel lymph nodes
Type
D - Journal article
Title of journal
Journal of Biomedical Optics
Article number
047001
Volume number
15
Issue number
4
First page of article
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ISSN of journal
1083-3668
Year of publication
2010
URL
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Number of additional authors
13
Additional information
This work tested an optical scanner in theatre to detect lymph node cancer, in direct comparison with cytology and Polymerase Chain Reaction techniques, creating immediate impact with surgical practitioners. The technique is designed to create accurate, intraoperative diagnosis of metastatic cancer, immediately informing surgical practice and improve treatment and patient care. The relatively inexpensive nature of this tool makes it affordable for institutions outside teaching hospitals in the developed world. This research was recognized by the award of a Medical Futures innovation award in 2008, but has not yet reached clinical practice.
Interdisciplinary
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Cross-referral requested
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Research group
None
Proposed double-weighted
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Reserve for a double-weighted output
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Non-English
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English abstract
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