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Virtual chromoendoscopy
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19765929     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Precise endoscopic assessment of gastrointestinal mucosal features is important in order to detect neoplastic lesions at an early stage. Electronic virtual chromoendoscopy markedly improves capillary pattern contrast and is an in vivo method for visualizing microvessel morphological changes in superficial neoplastic lesions. The scientific basis for this technique is that short wavelength light falls within the hemoglobin absorption band, thereby facilitating clearer visualization of vascular structures and pit pattern. Narrow Band Imaging (NBI, Olympus) and Multi-Band Imaging (FICE) are real-time, on-demand endoscopic imaging techniques available with high-definition endoscope. Potential indications include both the detection of premalignant lesions and differentiation between neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions. The ease and readiness of use and the routine availability of virtual chromoendoscopy will probably contribute to its popularity. This does not alleviate the need to better define the role of these techniques in daily endoscopy practice by conducting well-designed prospective studies.
Authors:
P Bulois
Publication Detail:
Type:  English Abstract; Journal Article     Date:  2009-09-17
Journal Detail:
Title:  Gastroentérologie clinique et biologique     Volume:  33     ISSN:  2210-7401     ISO Abbreviation:  Gastroenterol. Clin. Biol.     Publication Date:  2009 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-10-16     Completed Date:  2010-04-27     Revised Date:  2010-08-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7704825     Medline TA:  Gastroenterol Clin Biol     Country:  France    
Other Details:
Languages:  fre     Pagination:  F12-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
philippebulois@yahoo.fr
Vernacular Title:
Colorations électroniques en endoscopie digestive.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Coloring Agents / diagnostic use*
Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / methods*
Diagnosis, Differential
Early Detection of Cancer
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / methods*
Esophagoscopy / methods*
Evidence-Based Medicine
Fiber Optic Technology / methods
Gastric Mucosa / pathology
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Humans
Intestinal Mucosa / pathology
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
User-Computer Interface
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Coloring Agents

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