Confocal laser endomicroscopy for diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus

Neumann H, Langner C, Neurath M, Vieth M (2012)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2012

Journal

Frontiers in Oncology Frontiers Media

Book Volume: 2 MAY

Article Number: Article 42

DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2012.00042

Abstract

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is established as a premalignant condition in the distal esophagus. Current surveillance guidelines recommend random biopsies every 1-2 cm at intervals of 3-5 years. Advanced endoscopic imaging of BE underwent several technical revolutions within the last decade including broad-field (red-flag) techniques (e.g., chromoendoscopy) and small-field techniques with confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) at the forefront. In this review we will focus on advanced endoscopic imaging using CLE for the diagnosis and characterization of BE and associated neoplasia. In addition, we will critically discuss the technique of CLE and provide some tricks and hints for the daily routine practice of CLE for diagnosis of BE. © 2012 Neumann, Langner, Neurath and Vieth.

Authors with CRIS profile

Markus Neurath Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin I (Medizin 1)

Involved external institutions

Medizinische Universität Graz AT Austria (AT) Klinikum Bayreuth DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Neumann, H., Langner, C., Neurath, M., & Vieth, M. (2012). Confocal laser endomicroscopy for diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus. Frontiers in Oncology, 2 MAY. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2012.00042

MLA:

Neumann, Helmut, et al. "Confocal laser endomicroscopy for diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus." Frontiers in Oncology 2 MAY (2012).

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