Dr. Sami Tuffaha Profile

Dr. Sami Tuffaha

at The Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Medicine

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SPIE Journal Paper | 4 September 2023 Open Access

Optical absorption spectra and corresponding in vivo photoacoustic visualization of exposed peripheral nerves

Michelle Graham, Arunima Sharma, William Padovano, Visakha Suresh, Arlene Chiu, Susanna Thon, Sami Tuffaha, Muyinatu Bell

JBO, Vol. 28, Issue 09, 097001, (September 2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JBO.28.9.097001

KEYWORDS: Nerve, Photoacoustic spectroscopy, Absorbance, Nervous system, In vivo imaging, Photoacoustic imaging, Absorption spectrum, Windows, Tissue optics, Light absorption

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SignificanceMultispectral photoacoustic imaging has the potential to identify lipid-rich, myelinated nerve tissue in an interventional or surgical setting (e.g., to guide intraoperative decisions when exposing a nerve during reconstructive surgery by limiting operations to nerves needing repair, with no impact to healthy or regenerating nerves). Lipids have two optical absorption peaks within the NIR-II and NIR-III windows (i.e., 1000 to 1350 nm and 1550 to 1870 nm wavelength ranges, respectively) which can be exploited to obtain photoacoustic images. However, nerve visualization within the NIR-III window is more desirable due to higher lipid absorption peaks and a corresponding valley in the optical absorption of water.AimWe present the first known optical absorption characterizations, photoacoustic spectral demonstrations, and histological validations to support in vivo photoacoustic nerve imaging in the NIR-III window.ApproachFour in vivo swine peripheral nerves were excised, and the optical absorption spectra of these fresh ex vivo nerves were characterized at wavelengths spanning 800 to 1880 nm, to provide the first known nerve optical absorbance spectra and to enable photoacoustic amplitude spectra characterization with the most optimal wavelength range. Prior to excision, the latter two of the four nerves were surrounded by aqueous, lipid-free, agarose blocks (i.e., 3% w/v agarose) to enhance acoustic coupling during in vivo multispectral photoacoustic imaging using the optimal NIR-III wavelengths (i.e., 1630 to 1850 nm) identified in the ex vivo studies.ResultsThere was a verified characteristic lipid absorption peak at 1725 nm for each ex vivo nerve. Results additionally suggest that the 1630 to 1850 nm wavelength range can successfully visualize and differentiate lipid-rich nerves from surrounding water-containing and lipid-deficient tissues and materials.ConclusionsPhotoacoustic imaging using the optimal wavelengths identified and demonstrated for nerves holds promise for detection of myelination in exposed and isolated nerve tissue during a nerve repair surgery, with possible future implications for other surgeries and other optics-based technologies.

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2022 Poster + Presentation + Paper

Design and optimization of simulated light delivery systems for photoacoustic assessment of peripheral nerve injury

Michelle Graham, Nicholas von Guionneau, Sami Tuffaha, Muyinatu Lediju Bell

Proceedings Volume 11960, 1196012 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2610511

KEYWORDS: Nerve, Monte Carlo methods, Tissue optics, Injuries, Light sources, Photoacoustic spectroscopy, Photoacoustic imaging, Tissues, Axons, Collagen

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