Recent advances in endoscopic imaging of the esophagus have revolutionized the diagnostic capability for detecting premalignant changes and early esophageal malignancy. In this article, we review the practical application of narrow-band imaging focusing on diseases of the esophagus, including Barrett's esophagus, adenocarcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
Keywords: Barrett's esophagus; Esophageal adenocarcinoma; Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma; Mucosal imaging; Narrow band imaging.