Fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy.
Reflectance spectroscopy is an emerging technology which provides rapid and safe evaluation of tissue for dysplasia and ischemia. The probe-based devices can be passed through most endoscopes. Current applications include detection of dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus, colitis, and colon polyps.
Anastassiades
Constantinos P
CP
University of Michigan, Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
Wilson
Brian C
BC
Wong Kee Song
Louis-Michel
LM
D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004945:Esophagoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013050:Spectrometry, Fluorescence / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D013059:Spectrum Analysis, Raman / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards