title: Narrow band imaging in gynecology: a new diagnostic approach with improved visual identification (Review).
abstract: Narrow band imaging (NBI) is a new endoscopic technique in which images             of mucosal microstructures and capillary structures are enhanced by shifting the             light spectrum to a narrow band. Image-enhanced gastrointestinal endoscopy using             NBI has improved the qualitative diagnosis of the grade and depth of invasion             of an atypical lesion. NBI is currently not commonly used in gynecological endoscopy,             but has recently been applied in laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. The utility of             NBI for diagnosis of endometrial lesions and endometriosis has also been shown.             In gynecological endoscopy, NBI provides enhanced images of mucosal microstructures             and capillary structures and improves visual identification of lesions. Therefore,             image-enhanced observation using NBI is likely to be useful for improved detection             of lesions in endoscopic diagnosis. However, this technique remains experimental             so far, and no study has demonstrated improved clinical outcome using this technique.             In this review, we discuss the utility and potential applications of NBI in clinical             practice in gynecology.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine,                     Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.
authors: Iori
authors: I
authors: Kisu
authors: Kouji
authors: K
authors: Banno
authors: Kosuke
authors: K
authors: Tsuji
authors: Kenta
authors: K
authors: Masuda
authors: Arisa
authors: A
authors: Ueki
authors: Yusuke
authors: Y
authors: Kobayashi
authors: Wataru
authors: W
authors: Yamagami
authors: Nobuyuki
authors: N
authors: Susumu
authors: Daisuke
authors: D
authors: Aoki
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000379:methods*