Shyam Kolvekar*, Aaina Mittal, Priyanka Kolvekar, Amy Banim and Roque De Monte Furtado

Barts Heart Centre, London, UK

*Corresponding Author: Shyam Kolvekar, Barts Heart Centre, London, UK.

Received: June 03, 2025; Published: July 03, 2025

Abstract

Structured Light Plethysmography (SLP) is an innovative, non-invasive imaging modality that captures dynamic thoracoabdominal movements during respiration using projected light patterns and stereo imaging. Initially developed as a tool to evaluate pulmonary mechanics without physical contact or radiation exposure, SLP is gaining attention in both clinical and research domains. This review outlines current and emerging applications of SLP in respiratory medicine, surgery, and paediatrics, and explores its future potential as an adjunct or alternative to traditional pulmonary function tests and imaging modalities.

 Keywords: Structured Light Plethysmography (SLP); Lung Disease

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Citation

Citation: Shyam Kolvekar., et al. “Structured Light Plethysmography: A Futuristic, Non-Contact Method for Assessing Chest and Lung Function”.Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 9.8 (2025): 08-10.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2025 Shyam Kolvekar., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.