Application of Autofluorescence Endoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening : Rationale and an Update
Joint Authors
Aihara, Hiroyuki
Suzuki, Takeshi
Tajiri, Hisao
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
As the result of basic researches, several intravital fluorophores have been determined so far in human colorectal tissue.
Autofluorescence endoscopy (AFE) can detect slight alterations in their distribution and concentration during the colorectal carcinogenesis process and, thus facilitate noninvasive screening colonoscopies without the need for fluorescent substances or staining reagents to be administered.
While detecting faint autofluorescence intensity by conventional fiberoptic endoscopy remains challenging, the latest AFE system with high-resolution videoendoscope capabilities enables such detection by using a false-color display algorithm.
To this end, the diagnostic benefits of AFE have been reported in several multicenter randomized controlled studies of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and differential diagnosis.
CRC screening using the latest AFE technology could, therefore, lead to future reductions in CRC mortality.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aihara, Hiroyuki& Tajiri, Hisao& Suzuki, Takeshi. 2011. Application of Autofluorescence Endoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening : Rationale and an Update. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aihara, Hiroyuki…[et al.]. Application of Autofluorescence Endoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening : Rationale and an Update. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Aihara, Hiroyuki& Tajiri, Hisao& Suzuki, Takeshi. Application of Autofluorescence Endoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening : Rationale and an Update. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512447
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512447