| Theme | Master the magnifying endoscopy for colorectal neoplasms | |
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| Title | Tips for acquiring better endocytoscopic images | |
| Publish Date | 2020/11 | |
| Author | Masashi Misawa | Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital |
| Author | Shin-ei Kudo | Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital |
| Author | Yuichi Mori | Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital |
| Author | Toyoki Kudo | Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital |
| Author | Kunihiko Wakamura | Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital |
| Author | Hideyuki Miyachi | Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital |
| Author | Fumio Ishida | Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital |
| Author | Haruhiro Inoue | Digestive Disease Center, Showa University Toyosu Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Endocytoscopy is a new generation ultra-magnifying endoscopy that enables in vivo cellular observation at 520x magnification. Endocytoscopy has two modes: the first one is endocytoscopy with narrow-band imaging which emphasizes the microvessels, and the second one is chromoendoscopy with methylene-blue that can visualize cell nuclei. Endocytoscopy has extremely high accuracy for lesion characterization; however, its maneuverability is relatively different from that of conventional magnifying endoscopy. Thus, acquiring the skills of endocytoscopy requires substantial training. In this article, we will introduce the know-how of the endocytoscopy and tips for obtaining high-quality images. | |