Abstract
Reflectance spectroscopy is an emerging technology which provides rapid and safe evaluation of tissue for dysplasia and ischemia. The probe-based devices can be passed through most endoscopes. Current applications include detection of dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus, colitis, and colon polyps.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 221-231 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2009 |
Keywords
- Dysplasia
- Endoscopy
- Fluorescence
- Raman
- Spectroscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology