TY - JOUR
T1 - Chromoendoscopy and magnifying endoscopy for Barrett's esophagus
AU - Canto, Marcia Irene
PY - 2005/7
Y1 - 2005/7
N2 - Chromoendoscopy and magnification endoscopy are 2 endoscopic techniques used to improve visualization and diagnosis of gastrointestinal mucosa. This article summarizes the principles behind magnification endoscopy, with and without chromoendoscopy, for the diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus, dysplasia, and adenocarcinoma. Furthermore, this article discusses the possible clinical use of magnification endoscopy and chromoendoscopy in evaluating patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease and Barrett's esophagus.
AB - Chromoendoscopy and magnification endoscopy are 2 endoscopic techniques used to improve visualization and diagnosis of gastrointestinal mucosa. This article summarizes the principles behind magnification endoscopy, with and without chromoendoscopy, for the diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus, dysplasia, and adenocarcinoma. Furthermore, this article discusses the possible clinical use of magnification endoscopy and chromoendoscopy in evaluating patients with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease and Barrett's esophagus.
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U2 - 10.1016/S1542-3565(05)00289-2
DO - 10.1016/S1542-3565(05)00289-2
M3 - Article
C2 - 16012986
AN - SCOPUS:22144435148
SN - 1542-3565
VL - 3
SP - S12-S15
JO - Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
JF - Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
IS - 7 SUPPL.
ER -