Abstract
We demonstrate Fourier domain optical coherenc tomography (FDOCT) monitoring and guiding
of quantum cascade laser (QCL) therapy. The laser therapy is performed with a 6.1-<i>µ</i>m mid-IR QCL and
it involves both tissue coagulation or ablation. FDOCT allows real-time monitoring that minimize
unnecessary damage to the surrounding tissues. We perform lipid phantom tissue ablation, chicken egg
yolk coagulation, and tissue and blood vessel coagulation on chicken embryo to validate the FDOCT
guiding quantum cascade laser therapy.
© 2013 Chinese Optics Letters
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