Convection enhanced delivery is an attractive option for the treatment of several neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson, Alzheimer, and brain tumors. However, the occurrence of a backflow is a major problem impeding the widespread use of this technique. In this paper, we analyze experimentally the force impact of high flow microinfusion on the deformable gel matrix. To investigate these fluid structure interactions, two optical methods are reported. First, gel stresses during microinfusion were visualized through a linear polariscope. Second, the displacement field was tracked using 400 nm nanobeads as space markers. The corresponding strain and porosity fields were calculated from the experimental observations. Finally, experimental data were used to validate a computational model for fluid flow and deformation in soft porous media. Our studies demonstrate experimentally, the distribution and magnitude of stress and displacement fields near the catheter tip. The effect of fluid traction on porosity and hydraulic conductivity is analyzed. The increase in fluid content in the catheter vicinity enhances the gel hydraulic conductivity. Our computational model takes into account the changes in porosity and hydraulic conductivity. The simulations agree with experimental findings. The experiments quantified solid matrix deformation, due to fluid infusion. Maximum deformations occur in areas of relatively large fluid velocities leading to volumetric strain of the matrix, causing changes in hydraulic conductivity and porosity close to the catheter tip. The gradual expansion of this region with increased porosity leads to decreased hydraulic resistance that may also create an alternative pathway for fluid flow.
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Experimental Techniques for Studying Poroelasticity in Brain Phantom Gels Under High Flow Microinfusion
O. Ivanchenko,
O. Ivanchenko
Laboratory of Product and Process Design,
University of Illinois at Chicago
, Chicago, IL 60607
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N. Sindhwani,
N. Sindhwani
Laboratory of Product and Process Design,
University of Illinois at Chicago
, Chicago, IL 60607
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A. Linninger
A. Linninger
Laboratory of Product and Process Design,
University of Illinois at Chicago
, Chicago, IL 60607
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O. Ivanchenko
Laboratory of Product and Process Design,
University of Illinois at Chicago
, Chicago, IL 60607
N. Sindhwani
Laboratory of Product and Process Design,
University of Illinois at Chicago
, Chicago, IL 60607
A. Linninger
Laboratory of Product and Process Design,
University of Illinois at Chicago
, Chicago, IL 60607J Biomech Eng. May 2010, 132(5): 051008 (8 pages)
Published Online: March 29, 2010
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Received:
November 18, 2009
Revised:
January 27, 2010
Posted:
February 2, 2010
Published:
March 29, 2010
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Ivanchenko, O., Sindhwani, N., and Linninger, A. (March 29, 2010). "Experimental Techniques for Studying Poroelasticity in Brain Phantom Gels Under High Flow Microinfusion." ASME. J Biomech Eng. May 2010; 132(5): 051008. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001164
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