Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences, Volume. 18, Issue 2, 2343002(2025)

Application of cross-polarization imaging in distinguishing between squamous and columnar epithelium of the cervix

Cat Phan Ngoc Khuong1,2、*, Hieu Nguyen Trung1,2, Duc Le Huynh1,2, Quynh Nguyen Ngoc3, Hai Pham Thanh4, Long Nguyen4, Hanh Tran Thi Thu1,2, Tu Ly Anh1,2, and Tien Tran Van1,2
Author Affiliations
  • 1Department of Applied Physics, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
  • 2Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City - VNU-HCM Linh Trung Ward, Thu Duc City, HCM City, Vietnam
  • 3Department of Biomedical Engineering, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
  • 4Quality Management Department, Tu Du Hospital, 284 Cong Quynh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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    Paper Information

    Category: Research Articles

    Received: Jul. 11, 2023

    Accepted: Nov. 9, 2023

    Published Online: Apr. 7, 2025

    The Author Email: Cat Phan Ngoc Khuong (pnkhuongcat@hcmut.edu.vn)

    DOI:10.1142/S1793545823430022

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