[A new system for noninvasive esophageal varices pressure measurement based on airflow and laser technology]

Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi. 2014 Jul;38(4):247-50.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: Combined the optical principle with automatic control technology and computer real-time image detection technology to develop a non-contact system for noninvasive esophageal varices pressure measurement.

Methods: The system included the adjustable air pump, laser device, image collection and analysis program. The feasibility and accuracy of the system were verified by in vitro experiments.

Results: The bionic vascular pressure measured by this system had good correlation and repeatability with the actual pressure.

Conclusions: This system is accurate, feasible and has good application prospects.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Blood Pressure Determination / instrumentation*
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices*
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Lasers
  • Software