Electronic chromoendoscopy

Gastrointest Endosc. 2015 Feb;81(2):249-61. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2014.06.020. Epub 2014 Dec 5.

Abstract

Electronic chromoendoscopy technologies provide image enhancement and may improve the diagnosis of mucosal lesions. Although strides have been made in standardization of image characterization, especially with NBI, further image-to-pathology correlation and validation are required. There is promise for the development of a resect and discard policy for diminutive adenomas by using electronic chromoendoscopy; however, before this can be adopted, further community-based studies are needed. Further validated training tools for NBI, FICE, and i-SCAN will also be required for the use of these techniques to become widespread.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coloring Agents
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement*
  • Optical Imaging*

Substances

  • Coloring Agents