Near infrared spectroscopy setup for concurrent spectroscopic, invasive and MRI investigations in rats
Authors
- T. Gladytz
- A. Hoppe
- K. Cantow
- S. Brix
- B. Flemming
- A. Pohlmann
- E. Seeliger
- T. Niendorf
- D. Grosenick
Citation
- JTh3A.39
Abstract
We describe a multispectral NIRS setup designed to measure the hemodynamics and oxygenation in rat kidney in a preclinical MRI scanner. The challenges tackled include small tissue size, instrumental geometry and the necessary depth resolution.