Three-axis capacitive force sensor with liquid metal electrodes for endoscopic palpation

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Tatsuho Nagatomo¹  Norihisa Miki¹ 

[1] Department of Mechanical Engineering, Keio University

关键词: force sensors;    biomedical electrodes;    endoscopes;    tumours;    capacitive sensors;    biomechanics;    microfluidics;    bioMEMS;    polymers;    three-axis capacitive force sensor;    liquid metal electrodes;    endoscopic palpation;    tumour detection;    CT;    magnetic resonance imaging;    tissue surface;    endoscope tip;    organ stiffness;    ballpoint-pen-like capacitive force sensor;    3D microfluidic channels;    polydimethyl siloxane layer;    Galinstan;    3D electrode;   

DOI  :  10.1049/mnl.2017.0135

学科分类：计算机科学（综合）

来源: Wiley

【 摘 要 】

Pedunculated polyps of palatine tonsils are rare and have been described using various terms. Most of the cases have been reported in adults with variable symptoms. We report a two and a half years old male child who presented with history of snoring and inability to lie down flat and sleep due to chocking and difficulty in breathing. Clinical examination revealed a mass extending from nasopharynx to the base of the tongue. A diagnosis of pedunculated palatine tonsilar mass was made intaoperatively and the mass was excised under general anesthesia. An unusual presentation of a rare condition in a pediatric patient has been discussed along with the airway management.

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