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Review of methodological developments in laser Doppler flowmetry

Authors: Vinayakrishnan Rajan, Babu Varghese, Ton G. van Leeuwen, Wiendelt Steenbergen

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 2/2009

Abstract

Laser Doppler flowmetry is a non-invasive method of measuring microcirculatory blood flow in tissue. In this review the technique is discussed in detail. The theoretical and experimental developments to improve the technique are reviewed. The limitations of the method are elaborated upon, and the research done so far to overcome these limitations is critically assessed.

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Title: Review of methodological developments in laser Doppler flowmetry
Authors: Vinayakrishnan Rajan
Babu Varghese
Ton G. van Leeuwen
Wiendelt Steenbergen
Publication date: 01-03-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-007-0524-0

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