J Dig Cancer Res.  2019 Dec;7(2):31-39. 10.0000/jdcr.2019.7.2.31.

Detection of Gastrointestinal Cancer using Linked Color Imaging and Blue Light Imaging

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Gastroenterology, Cha Bundang Medical Center, Cha University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea. cjy6695@dreamwiz.com
  • 2Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Japan. osawa@jichi.ac.jp

Abstract

The early detection of early gastric cancer (EGC) is important. However, the sensitivity of conventional white light imaging (WLI) in detecting EGC had been reported to range only from 77% to 84%. Although the resolution of endoscopes has been remarkably developed, precancerous lesions such as adenomas and microscopic early cancers are difficult to diagnose with general endoscopy. Linked Color Imaging (LCI) magnifies the differences in color for easy detection. Therefore, it produces a bright image from a distance and is performed for screening endoscopy. The 410 nm wavelength of BLI (Blue Light Imaging) helps to detect cancer by showing microstructure and microvessels in the mucosal superficial layer. This review will focus on the utility of Image enhanced endoscopy (IEE) techniques in diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancer.

Keyword

Blue Light Imaging; Linked Color Imaging

MeSH Terms

Adenoma
Diagnosis
Endoscopes
Endoscopy
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms*
Mass Screening
Microvessels
Stomach Neoplasms
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