Accuracy of probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) compared to random biopsies during endoscopic surveillance of Barrett ’s esophagus

Conclusions pCLE demonstrates high specificity for detecting dysplasia and cancer, but lower sensitivity may limit its utility in routine BE surveillance. pCLE may have a role in confirming LGD in real-time before eradication therapy. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - March 29, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Shah, Tilak Lippman, Robert Kohli, Divyanshoo Mutha, Pritesh Solomon, Sanjeev Zfass, Alvin Tags: Original article Source Type: research