Applications of confocal endomicroscopy in colon polyps

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Abstract

Confocal endomicroscopy is a new technique which provides real-time histological imaging of mucosa during endoscopy. Intravenous fluorescein is typically used to provide contrast. It distributes quickly within all compartments of the tissue and enables endomicroscopy within seconds of injection. This video describes the application of confocal endomicroscopy in the detection of suspicious lesions as well as sites where, previously, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) was done. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)301-302
Number of pages2
JournalVideo Journal and Encyclopedia of GI Endoscopy
Volume1
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2013

Keywords

  • Adenoma
  • Confocal endomicroscopy
  • Endomicroscopy
  • Histology
  • Standard endoscopy
  • Video

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Gastroenterology

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