Magnification endoscopy outlines the microvascular architecture and extent of Barrett’s intramucosal carcinoma prior to endoscopic resection - 17/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.gie.2006.01.004
Kenshi Yao, MD, PhD, Yasuhiro Takaki, MD, PhD, Jiro Ohara, MD, PhD, Yosuke Kikuchi, MD, PhD, Toshiyuki Matsui, MD, PhD, Tsuneyoshi Yao, MD, PhD
Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
Akinori Iwashita, MD, PhD
Department of Pathology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
Krish Ragunath, MD, MPhil, FRCP
Wolfson Digestive Disease Center, University Hospital Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
| Commentary This Focal Point describes yet another attempt to allow us to improve our ability to diagnose malignant change in Barrett’s epithelium. The relationship of blood vessels to neoplasia is being increasingly understood both in terms of promotion of tumor nutrition and growth and, as in this case, anatomic abnormalities that facilitate diagnosis. As experience improves with techniques such as magnification endoscopy, among other advanced technologies, our diagnostic abilities are sure to increase. As for now, non nova sed nove (not new things, but in a new way). Lawrence J. Brandt, MD Associate Editor of Focal Points |
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P. 1064-1065 - juin 2006 Retour au numéro
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