How can fibre optics be used in medicine

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This can result in detail being obscured by other structures in the body. Computerised tomography CT scans involve taking a range of X-ray images from various positions. These are processed by a computer to build a three-dimensional 3D image.

This image can be manipulated in order to see the structures within the body at different layers and from different points of view. This lets a doctor gain a much greater insight into what is wrong with a patient. Endoscopy is used to investigate specific areas of the body. Fiber-optic technology has made powerful contributions to medicine ranging from the surgeon's headlamp to advanced robotic-assisted surgery systems and endoscopes, revolutionizing invasive surgery.

Advancements in the development of fiber-optic medical instruments may provide alternative solutions to the sterilization and reuse of semi-disposable devices. One such solution they can offer is to prevent problems related to the transmission of pathogens.

Contamination can occur during the sterilization process and infectious agents, like prions, can be transmitted by the reprocessing water or equipment.

Many single-use fiber-optic surgical catheters have proven satisfactory in performance when compared against reusable flexible catheters. Fiber-optic technology continues to shape healthcare through its more recent contributions of network-connected medical instruments, like an otoscope or ophthalmoscope attached to a smartphone.

This is a useful innovation for researchers and doctors working in remote locations as smartphones can transmit data through mobile communication channels.

Advances in Medical Fiber-Optic Technology May Improve Quality of Care In Brief Advances in medical fiber optics have proven useful in several areas of medical practice including urology, ophthalmology, and cardiology, to name just a few specialties.

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