Confocal laser endomicroscopy for diagnosis of Barrett´s esophagus

Barrett´s esophagus (BE) is established as a premalignant condition in the distal esophagus. Current surveillance guidelines recommend random biopsies every 1-2 cm at intervals of 3-5 years. Advanced endoscopic imaging of BE underwent several technical revolutions within the last decade inc...

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Main Authors: Helmut eNeumann, Cord eLangner, Markus F. Neurath, Michael eVieth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fonc.2012.00042/full