Assessment of chronic radiation proctopathy and radiofrequency ablation treatment follow-up with optical coherence tomography angiography: A pilot study.
CONCLUSION: OCTA visualizes depth-resolved microvascular abnormalities in CRP, allowing assessment of superficial features which are endoscopically visible as well as deeper vasculature which cannot be seen endoscopically. OCTA/OCT of the rectum can be performed in conjunction with, or independently from endoscopy. Further studies are warranted to investigate if OCTA/OCT can elucidate pathophysiology of CRP or improve management.
PMID: 31086467 [PubMed - in process]
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ahsen OO, Liang K, Lee HC, Wang Z, Fujimoto JG, Mashimo H Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research
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