Clin Endosc.  2014 Jan;47(1):23-30.

Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy and Molecular Imaging in Barrett Esophagus and Stomach

• Choi KS
• Jung HY

Abstract

Detection of premalignant lesions in the upper gastrointestinal tract may facilitate endoscopic treatment and improve survival. Despite technological advances in white light endoscopy, its ability to detect premalignant lesions remains limited. Early detection could be improved by using advanced endoscopic imaging techniques, such as magnification endoscopy, narrow band imaging, i-scanning, flexible spectral imaging color enhancement, autofluorescence imaging, and confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE), as these techniques may increase the rate of detection of mucosal abnormalities and allow optical diagnosis. The present review focuses on advanced endoscopic imaging techniques based on the use of CLE for diagnosing premalignant lesions in Barrett esophagus and stomach.

Keyword

Barrett esophagus; Stomach neoplasms; Endoscopy; Confocal laser endomicroscopy; Molecular imaging

MeSH Terms

Barrett Esophagus*
Diagnosis
Endoscopy
Molecular Imaging*
Narrow Band Imaging
Optical Imaging
Stomach Neoplasms
Stomach*
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

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