Optical Detection of Preneoplastic Lesions of the Central Airways

Current routine diagnosis of premalignant lesions of the central airways is hampered due to a limited sensitivity (white light bronchoscopy) and resolution (computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET)) of currently used techniques. To improve the detection of these subtle mucosal ab...

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Autores principales: van der Leest, C., Amelink, A., van Klaveren, R. J., Hoogsteden, H. C., Sterenborg, H. J. C. M., Aerts, J. G. J. V.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: International Scholarly Research Network 2012
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3324886/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22550600
http://dx.doi.org/10.5402/2012/957835
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Sumario:Current routine diagnosis of premalignant lesions of the central airways is hampered due to a limited sensitivity (white light bronchoscopy) and resolution (computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET)) of currently used techniques. To improve the detection of these subtle mucosal abnormalities, novel optical imaging bronchoscopic techniques have been developed over the past decade. In this review we highlight the technological developments in the field of endoscopic imaging, and describe their advantages and disadvantages in clinical use.

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