Application of Current Image-Enhanced Endoscopy in Gastric Diseases

Author: Wansik LEE ¹
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1. Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
Publication Type:Focused Review Series: Image-Enhanced Endoscopy: Update on Clinical Practice
From:Clinical Endoscopy 2021;54(4):477-487
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Image-enhanced endoscopy (IEE) plays an integral role in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment. IEE enables an early and accurate detection of cancer and characterization of lesions prior to therapeutic decisions. Ideal IEE can serve as an optical or digital chromoscopic endoscopy, as well as an optical biopsy that predicts exact histopathology. Several IEE modalities have recently been developed and are used in the clinical field. The stomach is a challenging organ for imaging because of its complex secretion function and status of Helicobacter pylori infection. Therefore, understanding the current IEE modalities for their clinical applicability in an evidence-based approach is warranted. Along with technology refinements, the new paradigm will be available for the diagnosis of gastric cancer or other conditions in the stomach in the near future.