Advanced Endoluminal Technologies for Barrett's Esophagus: Focus on Optical Coherence Tomography and Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy.

Authors

Ahmed M Zihni, Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Oregon Clinic, 4805 NE Glisan Street, Suite 6N60, Portland, OR 97213, USA; Providence Portland Medical Center, 4805 NE Glisan Street, Suite 6N60, Portland, OR 97213, USA; The Foundation for Surgical Innovation and Education, 4805 NE Glisan Street, Suite 6N60, Portland, OR 97213, USA.
Steven R DeMeester, Division of Gastrointestinal and Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Oregon Clinic, 4805 NE Glisan Street, Suite 6N60, Portland, OR 97213, USA; The Foundation for Surgical Innovation and Education, 4805 NE Glisan Street, Suite 6N60, Portland, OR 97213, USA.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2018

Keywords

Barrett's esophagus; Endomicroscopy; Optical coherence tomography; Adenocarcinoma/diagnosis; Adenocarcinoma/pathology; Barrett Esophagus/diagnosis; Barrett Esophagus/pathology; Biopsy; Disease Progression; Esophageal Neoplasms/diagnosis; Esophageal Neoplasms/pathology; Esophagoscopy/methods; Humans; Microscopy; Microscopy, Confocal; Precancerous Conditions/diagnosis; Precancerous Conditions/pathology; Tomography, Optical Coherence

Abstract

Barrett's esophagus (BE) may progress to dysplasia and adenocarcinoma. The value of Barrett's surveillance with random biopsies is being questioned, but new technologies may enhance detection of progression within BE and guide endoscopic resection and ablation techniques. This review will focus on optical coherence tomography and endomicroscopy for patients with BE.

Area of Special Interest

Digestive Health

Specialty/Research Institute

Gastroenterology

Specialty/Research Institute

Surgery