Reflectance 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.
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA. wallace.michael@mayo.edu
Michael B
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Wallace
Adam
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Wax
David N
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Roberts
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Graf
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005770:Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008027:Light; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D012542:Scattering, Radiation; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013053:Spectrophotometry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods