Autofluorescence and narrow band imaging in Barrett's esophagus

Lorenza Alvarez Herrero; Bas L A M Weusten; Jacques J G H M Bergman

doi:10.1016/j.gtc.2010.08.021

Autofluorescence and narrow band imaging in Barrett's esophagus

Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2010 Dec;39(4):747-58. doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2010.08.021.

Authors

Lorenza Alvarez Herrero¹, Bas L A M Weusten, Jacques J G H M Bergman

Affiliation

¹ Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sint Antonius Hospital, Koekoekslaan 1, 3430 EM, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.

PMID: 21093752
DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2010.08.021

Abstract

This review discusses the application of 2 novel imaging techniques in Barrett's esophagus: autofluorescence imaging and narrow band imaging (NBI). Autofluorescence as well as NBI may help to direct endoscopic therapy for early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus; their value in daily practice, however, seems to be limited and needs further evaluation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Barrett Esophagus / pathology*
Esophagoscopy / methods*
Fluorescence*
Humans
Image Enhancement
Light*
Precancerous Conditions / pathology*