Detecting the Formation of a Loop in Endoscopic Tubing Using Fiber Optic Techniques

Ali Harb; Maria Vanegas; Daniel Huljev; Ethan Wong; Andy S. Zhang; Farrukh Zia; Iem Heng

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.339.462

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Detecting the Formation of a Loop in Endoscopic Tubing Using Fiber Optic Techniques

Abstract:

When performing an endoscopic procedure, it is possible that a loop might be formed by the endoscopic tubing inside the patients body. This condition is potentially dangerous and poses a threat to the safety of the patient if the doctor who performs the procedure is unaware of the situation. This paper presents a technique for detecting the formation of an endoscopic loop using fiber optics technology. A custom-made loop detecting device using different configurations of optical fiber wires was developed. The effectiveness of each configuration in detecting the formation of a loop was studied.This loop detecting device was designed such that it can be embedded into an endoscope without increasing the diameter of the endoscopic tubing. If a loop is detected, the device can transmit a warning signal so the doctor who performs the endoscopic procedure can adjust his or her operation to avoid harming the patient.

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Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 339)

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462-467

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https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.339.462

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July 2013

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Ali Harb, Maria Vanegas, Daniel Huljev, Ethan Wong, Andy S. Zhang, Farrukh Zia, Iem Heng

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Endoscopic Loop Detection, Mechatronics, Medical Device Design

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