Autofluorescence properties of balloon polymers used in medical applications.

ABSTRACT: For use in medical balloons and related clinical applications, polymers are usually designed for transparency under illumination with white-light sources. However, when illuminated with ultraviolet (UV) or blue light, most of these materials autofluoresce in the visible range, which can be a concern for modalities that rely on tissue autofluorescence for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A search for published information on spectral properties of polymers that can be used for medical balloon manufacturing revealed a scarcity of published information on this subject. The aim of these studies was to address this gap. The autofluorescence properties of polymers used in medical balloon manufacturing were examined for their suitability for hyperspectral imaging and related applications. Exci

SUBMITTER: Asfour H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7575097 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature