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Cheng Y, Li L, Bi Y, Su S, Zhang B, Feng X, Wang N, Zhang W, Yao Y, Ru N, Xiang J, Sun L, Hu K, Wen F, Wang Z, Bai L, Wang X, Wang R, Lv X, Wang P, Meng F, Xiao W, Linghu E, Chai N. Computer-aided diagnosis system for optical diagnosis of colorectal polyps under white light imaging. Dig Liver Dis 2024; 56:1738-1745. [PMID: 38744557 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2024.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study presents a novel computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) designed for optically diagnosing colorectal polyps using white light imaging (WLI).We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the CADx and its auxiliary role among endoscopists with different levels of expertise. METHODS We collected 2,324 neoplastic and 3,735 nonneoplastic polyp WLI images for model training, and 838 colorectal polyp images from 740 patients for model validation. We compared the diagnostic accuracy of the CADx with that of 15 endoscopists under WLI and narrow band imaging (NBI). The auxiliary benefits of CADx for endoscopists of different experience levels and for identifying different types of colorectal polyps was also evaluated. RESULTS The CADx demonstrated an optical diagnostic accuracy of 84.49%, showing considerable superiority over all endoscopists, irrespective of whether WLI or NBI was used (P < 0.001). Assistance from the CADx significantly improved the diagnostic accuracy of the endoscopists from 68.84% to 77.49% (P = 0.001), with the most significant impact observed among novice endoscopists. Notably, novices using CADx-assisted WLI outperform junior and expert endoscopists without such assistance. CONCLUSIONS The CADx demonstrated a crucial role in substantially enhancing the precision of optical diagnosis for colorectal polyps under WLI and showed the greatest auxiliary benefits for novice endoscopists.
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- Yaxuan Cheng
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, 100853, PR China; Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The 987 Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force, Baoji, 721004, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Central Theater Command of PLA,Wuhan 430070, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing, 100853, PR China; Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China
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- Medical Department, HighWise Medical Technology Co, Ltd, Changsha, 410000, PR China
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- Medical Department, HighWise Medical Technology Co, Ltd, Changsha, 410000, PR China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, PR China.
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Hao W, Huang L, Li X, Jia H. Novel endoscopic techniques for the diagnosis of gastric Helicobacter pylori infection: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1377541. [PMID: 39286347 PMCID: PMC11404567 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1377541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/02/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to conduct a network meta-analysis to compare the diagnostic efficacy of diverse novel endoscopic techniques for detecting gastric Helicobacter pylori infection. Methods From inception to August 2023, literature was systematically searched across Pubmed, Embase, and Web of Science databases. Cochrane's risk of bias tool assessed the methodological quality of the included studies. Data analysis was conducted using the R software, employing a ranking chart to determine the most effective diagnostic method comprehensively. Convergence analysis was performed to assess the stability of the results. Results The study encompassed 36 articles comprising 54 observational studies, investigating 14 novel endoscopic techniques and involving 7,230 patients diagnosed with gastric H. pylori infection. Compared with the gold standard, the comprehensive network meta-analysis revealed the superior diagnostic performance of two new endoscopic techniques, Magnifying blue laser imaging endoscopy (M-BLI) and high-definition magnifying endoscopy with i-scan (M-I-SCAN). Specifically, M-BLI demonstrated the highest ranking in both sensitivity (SE) and positive predictive value (PPV), ranking second in negative predictive value (NPV) and fourth in specificity (SP). M-I-SCAN secured the top position in NPV, third in SE and SP, and fifth in PPV. Conclusion After thoroughly analyzing the ranking chart, we conclude that M-BLI and M-I-SCAN stand out as the most suitable new endoscopic techniques for diagnosing gastric H. pylori infection. Systematic review registration https://inplasy.com/inplasy-2023-11-0051/, identifier INPLASY2023110051.
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- Wenzhe Hao
- The Graduated School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- The Graduated School, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Murakami T, Kamba E, Tsugawa N, Fukushima H, Shibuya T, Yao T, Nagahara A. Usefulness of magnifying endoscopy for diagnosis of sessile serrated lesion with dysplasia or carcinoma: Large retrospective study. Endosc Int Open 2024; 12:E895-E904. [PMID: 38989252 PMCID: PMC11236474 DOI: 10.1055/a-2337-3944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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Background and study aims Sessile serrated lesions (SSLs) are precursor lesions in the serrated neoplasia pathway that lead to invasive carcinoma from dysplasia arising from SSLs. This study aimed to elucidate the clinicopathological and endoscopic features of SSLs with and without dysplasia or carcinoma. Patients and methods We reviewed the clinicopathological and endoscopic data from all colorectal lesions pathologically diagnosed as SSLs at Juntendo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, between 2011 and 2022. In addition to conventional endoscopic findings, we retrospectively evaluated magnifying endoscopic findings with narrow-band imaging (NBI) or blue laser imaging (BLI) using the Japan NBI Expert Team system and analyzed pit patterns using magnified chromoendoscopic images. Results Of the 2,132 SSLs, 92.5%, 4.7%, 1.8%, and 0.9% had no dysplasia, low-grade dysplasia, high-grade dysplasia, and submucosal invasive carcinoma, respectively. Older age, the proximal colon, and larger lesions were more frequently associated with SSLs with dysplasia or carcinoma. However, 41.3% of the SSLs with dysplasia or carcinoma were ≤ 10 mm in size. Endoscopic findings, such as (semi)pedunculated morphology, double elevation, central depression, and reddishness, were frequently found in SSLs with dysplasia or carcinoma. Furthermore, magnifying endoscopy using NBI or BLI and magnifying chromoendoscopy showed high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for diagnosing dysplasia or carcinoma within SSLs. Conclusions SSLs with and without dysplasia or carcinoma exhibit distinct clinicopathological and endoscopic features. In an SSL series, conventional endoscopic characteristics in addition to use of magnifying endoscopy may be useful for accurately diagnosing advanced histology within an SSL.
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- Takashi Murakami
- Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Human Pathology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Ghosh NK, Kumar A. Ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic techniques and colorectal diseases: Current status and its future. Artif Intell Gastrointest Endosc 2024; 5:91424. [DOI: 10.37126/aige.v5.i2.91424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/11/2024] Open
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Colorectal diseases are increasing due to altered lifestyle, genetic, and environmental factors. Colonoscopy plays an important role in diagnosis. Advances in colonoscope (ultrathin scope, magnetic scope, capsule) and technological gadgets (Balloon assisted scope, third eye retroscope, NaviAid G-EYE, dye-based chromoendoscopy, virtual chromoendoscopy, narrow band imaging, i-SCAN, etc.) have made colonoscopy more comfortable and efficient. Now in-vivo microscopy can be performed using confocal laser endomicroscopy, optical coherence tomography, spectroscopy, etc. Besides developments in diagnostic colonoscopy, therapeutic colonoscopy has improved to manage lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding, obstruction, perforations, resection polyps, and early colorectal cancers. The introduction of combined endo-laparoscopic surgery and robotic endoscopic surgery has made these interventions feasible. The role of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and management of colorectal diseases is also increasing day by day. Hence, this article is to review cutting-edge developments in endoscopic principles for the management of colorectal diseases.
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- Nalini Kanta Ghosh
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Kamba E, Murakami T, Tsugawa N, Nomura K, Haga K, Akazawa Y, Fukushima H, Ueyama H, Matsumoto K, Shibuya T, Terai T, Yao T, Nagahara A. Novel physiological analysis using blood flow velocity for colonic polyps: Pilot study. Endosc Int Open 2024; 12:E781-E787. [PMID: 38904061 PMCID: PMC11188754 DOI: 10.1055/a-2306-9218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Real-time visualization of red blood cell flow inside subepithelial microvessels is performed with magnifying endoscopy. However, microvascular blood flow velocity in the colorectum has not been investigated. Here, we aimed to evaluate the blood flow velocity of microvessels of colonic polyps and to compare it with that of surrounding mucosa. We examined 50 lesions, including 30 adenomas (ADs) and 20 hyperplastic polyps (HPs). Blood flow velocities of lesions and their surrounding mucosa were evaluated using magnifying blue laser imaging (BLI) prior to endoscopic resection. Calculation of mean blood flow velocities was based on mean movement distance of one tagged red blood cell using split video images of magnifying BLI. Mean microvascular blood flow velocity was significantly lower in ADs (1.65±0.66 mm/sec; range 0.46-2.90) than in HPs (2.83±1.10 mm/sec; 1.07-4.50) or the surrounding mucosa (3.73±1.11 mm/sec; 1.80-6.20; P <0.001). The blood flow velocity rate compared with the surrounding mucosa was significantly lower in ADs (0.41±0.16; 0.10-0.82) than in HPs (0.89±0.25; 0.46-1.51; P <0.001). We found that mean microvascular blood flow velocity was significantly lower in ADs than in HPs and the surrounding non-neoplastic mucosa. These findings indicate that a novel dynamic approach with microvascular blood flow velocity using magnifying endoscopy may be useful in assessing physiological differences between ADs and HPs.
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- Eiji Kamba
- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nihonbashi Muromachi Mitsui Tower Midtown Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Terai Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Human Pathology, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University, Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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Kobayashi R, Yoshida N, Morinaga Y, Hashimoto H, Tomita Y, Sugino S, Inoue K, Hirose R, Dohi O, Murakami T, Inada Y, Morimoto Y, Itoh Y. The Comparison of Diagnostic Ability between Blue Laser/Light Imaging and Narrowband Imaging for Sessile Serrated Lesions with or without Dysplasia. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2024; 2024:2672289. [PMID: 38882393 PMCID: PMC11178415 DOI: 10.1155/2024/2672289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024] Open
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Objectives Diagnostic ability of sessile serrated lesions (SSL) and SSL with dysplasia (SSLD) using blue laser/light imaging (BLI) has not been well examined. We analyzed the diagnostic accuracy of BLI for SSL and SSLD using several endoscopic findings compared to those of narrow band imaging (NBI). Materials and Methods This was a subgroup analysis of prospective studies. 476 suspiciously serrated lesions of ≥2 mm on the proximal colon showing serrated change with magnified NBI or BLI in our institution between 2014 and 2021 were examined histopathologically. After propensity score matching, we evaluated the diagnostic ability of SSL and SSLD of the NBI and BLI groups regarding various endoscopic findings. For WLI findings, granule, depression, and reddish were examined for diagnosing SSLD. For NBI/BLI findings, expanded crypt opening (ECO) or thick and branched vessels (TBV) were examined for diagnosing SSL. Network vessels (NV) and white dendritic change (WDC) defined originally were examined for diagnosing SSLD. Results Among matched 176 lesions, the sensitivity of lesions with either ECO or TBV for SSL in the NBI/BLI group was 97.5%/98.5% (p = 0.668). Those with either WDC or NV for diagnosing SSLD in the groups were 81.0%/88.9% (p = 0.667). Regarding the rates of endoscopic findings among 30 SSLD and 290 SSL, there were significant differences in WDC (66.4% vs. 8.6%, p < 0.001), NV (55.3% vs. 1.4%, p < 0.001), and either WDC or NV (86.8% vs. 9.0%, p < 0.001). Conclusions The diagnostic ability of BLI for SSL and SSLD was not different from NBI. NV and WDC were useful for diagnosing SSLD.
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- Reo Kobayashi
- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology Aiseikai Yamashina Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology Kyoto First Red Cross Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology Saiseikai Kyoto Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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Dong HB, Chen T, Zhang XF, Ren YT, Jiang B. In vivo pilot study into superficial microcirculatory characteristics of colorectal adenomas using novel high-resolution magnifying endoscopy with blue laser imaging. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2024; 16:206-213. [PMID: 38680201 PMCID: PMC11045353 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i4.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 01/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND No studies have yet been conducted on changes in microcirculatory hemodynamics of colorectal adenomas in vivo under endoscopy. The microcirculation of the colorectal adenoma could be observed in vivo by a novel high-resolution magnification endoscopy with blue laser imaging (BLI), thus providing a new insight into the microcirculation of early colon tumors. AIM To observe the superficial microcirculation of colorectal adenomas using the novel magnifying colonoscope with BLI and quantitatively analyzed the changes in hemodynamic parameters. METHODS From October 2019 to January 2020, 11 patients were screened for colon adenomas with the novel high-resolution magnification endoscope with BLI. Video images were recorded and processed with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop and Image-pro Plus software. Four microcirculation parameters: Microcirculation vessel density (MVD), mean vessel width (MVW) with width standard deviation (WSD), and blood flow velocity (BFV), were calculated for adenomas and the surrounding normal mucosa. RESULTS A total of 16 adenomas were identified. Compared with the normal surrounding mucosa, the superficial vessel density in the adenomas was decreased (MVD: 0.95 ± 0.18 vs 1.17 ± 0.28 μm/μm2, P < 0.05). MVW (5.11 ± 1.19 vs 4.16 ± 0.76 μm, P < 0.05) and WSD (11.94 ± 3.44 vs 9.04 ± 3.74, P < 0.05) were both increased. BFV slowed in the adenomas (709.74 ± 213.28 vs 1256.51 ± 383.31 μm/s, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The novel high-resolution magnification endoscope with BLI can be used for in vivo study of adenoma superficial microcirculation. Superficial vessel density was decreased, more irregular, with slower blood flow.
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- Hai-Bin Dong
- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Beijing 102218, China
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- Center for Medical Data Science, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Beijing 102218, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Beijing 102218, China
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Nishikawa Y, Ikeda Y, Murakami H, Hori SI, Yoshimatsu M, Nishikawa N. Mucosal patterns change after Helicobacter pylori eradication: Evaluation using blue laser imaging in patients with atrophic gastritis. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:2657-2665. [PMID: 37213405 PMCID: PMC10198049 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i17.2657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mucosal patterns (MPs) observed on blue laser imaging in patients with atrophic gastritis can be classified as spotty, cracked, and mottled. Furthermore, we hypothesized that the spotty pattern may change to the cracked pattern after Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication.
AIM To further substantiate and comprehensively investigate MP changes after H. pylori eradication in a larger number of patients.
METHODS We included 768 patients who were diagnosed with atrophic gastritis with evaluable MP using upper gastrointestinal endoscopy at the Nishikawa Gas-trointestinal Clinic, Japan. Among them, 325 patients were H. pylori-positive, and of them, 101 patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy before and after H. pylori eradication were evaluated for post-eradication MP changes. The patients’ MPs were interpreted by three experienced endoscopists who were blinded to their clinical features.
RESULTS Among 76 patients with the spotty pattern before or after H. pylori eradication, the pattern disappeared or decreased in 67 patients [88.2%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 79.0%-93.6%), appeared or increased in 8 patients (10.5%, 95%CI: 5.4%-19.4%), and showed no change in 1 patient (1.3%, 95%CI: 0.2%-7.1%). In 90 patients with the cracked pattern before or after H. pylori eradication, the pattern disappeared or decreased in 7 patients (7.8%, 95%CI: 3.8%-15.2%), appeared or increased in 79 patients (87.8%, 95%CI: 79.4%-93.0%), and showed no change in 4 patients (4.4%, 95%CI: 1.7%-10.9%). In 70 patients with the mottled pattern before or after H. pylori eradication, the pattern disappeared or decreased in 28 patients (40.0%, 95%CI: 29.3%-51.7%), appeared or increased in 35 patients (50.0%, 95%CI: 38.6%-61.4%), and showed no change in 7 patients (10.0%, 95%CI: 4.9%-19.2%).
CONCLUSION After H. pylori eradication, MPs changed from spotty to cracked in most patients, which may help endoscopists easily and precisely evaluate H. pylori-related gastritis status.
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- Yoshiyuki Nishikawa
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nishikawa Gastrointestinal Clinic, Matsuyama 790-0878, Ehime, Japan
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- Endoscopy Center, Ehime University Hospital, Toon 791-0295, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saiseikai Matsuyama Hospital, Matsuyama 791-8026, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Himeji Red Cross Hospital, Himeji 670-8540, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama 791-0280, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Matsuyama Shimin Hospital, Matsuyama 790-0067, Ehime, Japan
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Tanaka S, Omori J, Hoshimoto A, Nishimoto T, Akimoto N, Tatsuguchi A, Fujimori S, Iwakiri K. Comparison of Linked Color Imaging and White Light Imaging Colonoscopy for Detection of Colorectal Adenoma Requiring Endoscopic Treatment: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial. J NIPPON MED SCH 2023; 90:111-120. [PMID: 36908124 DOI: 10.1272/jnms.jnms.2023_90-117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Linked color imaging (LCI) improves detection of colorectal neoplastic lesions during colonoscopy. However, polyps <5 mm in diameter often do not require resection, and the benefits of LCI are unclear for detection of colorectal polyps ≥5 mm that are indicated for endoscopic resection in clinical practice. This randomized controlled trial compared rates of detection of adenoma polyps, stratified by size, for LCI and white light imaging (WLI). METHODS We compared ADR (5 mm-) and PDR (5 mm-), which were defined as the proportion of patients with at least one adenoma or polyp with a diameter of 5 mm or larger in the LCI and WLI groups. Moreover, we estimated ADR and PDR for diameters between 5 and 10 mm (ADR (5-9 mm), PDR (5-9 mm) ) and for diameters larger than 10 mm (ADR (10 mm-), PDR (10 mm-) ). RESULTS Data from 594 patients (LCI, n=305; WLI, n=289) were analyzed. ADR (5 mm-) and PDR (5 mm-) were significantly higher in the LCI group than in the WLI group (ADR (5 mm-): P=0.016, PDR (5 mm-): P=0.020). In the assessment of adenoma and polyp size, ADR (5-9 mm) and PDR (5-9 mm) were significantly higher in the LCI group than in the WLI group, although no significant differences were seen in ADR (10 mm-) and PDR (10 mm-) between these groups. CONCLUSIONS Polyps ≥5 mm, which are indicated for endoscopic treatment, were more easily visualized with LCI mode than with WLI mode. The improvement in detection rate was obvious for polyps <10 mm, which are easier to miss.
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- Shu Tanaka
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nippon Medical School Tama Nagayama Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nippon Medical School Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital
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Young EJ, Rajandran A, Philpott HL, Sathananthan D, Hoile SF, Singh R. Mucosal imaging in colon polyps: New advances and what the future may hold. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:6632-6661. [PMID: 36620337 PMCID: PMC9813932 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i47.6632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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An expanding range of advanced mucosal imaging technologies have been developed with the goal of improving the detection and characterization of lesions in the gastrointestinal tract. Many technologies have targeted colorectal neoplasia given the potential for intervention prior to the development of invasive cancer in the setting of widespread surveillance programs. Improvement in adenoma detection reduces miss rates and prevents interval cancer development. Advanced imaging technologies aim to enhance detection without significantly increasing procedural time. Accurate polyp characterisation guides resection techniques for larger polyps, as well as providing the platform for the “resect and discard” and “do not resect” strategies for small and diminutive polyps. This review aims to collate and summarise the evidence regarding these technologies to guide colonoscopic practice in both interventional and non-interventional endoscopists.
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- Edward John Young
- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Elizabeth Vale 5031, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Elizabeth Vale 5031, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Elizabeth Vale 5031, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Elizabeth Vale 5031, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Elizabeth Vale 5031, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Elizabeth Vale 5031, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5000, South Australia, Australia
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Teramoto A, Hamada S, Ogino B, Yasuda I, Sano Y. Updates in narrow-band imaging for colorectal polyps: Narrow-band imaging generations, detection, diagnosis, and artificial intelligence. Dig Endosc 2022; 35:453-470. [PMID: 36480465 DOI: 10.1111/den.14489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Narrow-band imaging (NBI) is an optical digital enhancement method that allows the observation of vascular and surface structures of colorectal lesions. Its usefulness in the detection and diagnosis of colorectal polyps has been demonstrated in several clinical trials and the diagnostic algorithms have been simplified after the establishment of endoscopic classifications such as the Japan NBI Expert Team classification. However, there were issues including lack of brightness in the earlier models, poor visibility under insufficient bowel preparation, and the incompatibility of magnifying endoscopes in certain endoscopic platforms, which had impeded NBI from becoming standardized globally. Nonetheless, NBI continued its evolution and the newest endoscopic platform launched in 2020 offers significantly brighter and detailed images. Enhanced visualization is expected to improve the detection of polyps while universal compatibility across all scopes including magnifying endoscopy will promote the global standardization of magnifying diagnosis. Therefore, knowledge related to magnifying colonoscopy will become essential as magnification becomes standardly equipped in future models, although the advent of computer-aided diagnosis and detection may greatly assist endoscopists to ensure quality of practice. Given that most endoscopic departments will be using both old and new models, it is important to understand how each generation of endoscopic platforms differ from each other. We reviewed the advances in the endoscopic platforms, artificial intelligence, and evidence related to NBI essential for the next generation of endoscopic practice.
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- Akira Teramoto
- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Toyama University Hospital, Toyama, Japan
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- Gastrointestinal Center, Urasoe General Hospital, Okinawa, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Toyama University Hospital, Toyama, Japan
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- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Toyama University Hospital, Toyama, Japan
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- Gastrointestinal Center, Sano Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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Zheng J, Zhang G, Gao C, Xu G, Lin W, Jiang C, Li D, Wang W. Linked color imaging-based endoscopic grading of gastric intestinal metaplasia and histological gastritis staging in the assessment of gastric cancer risk. Scand J Gastroenterol 2022; 57:1374-1380. [PMID: 35701150 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2022.2085061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the value and compare the effectiveness of linked color imaging-based endoscopic grading of gastric intestinal metaplasia (LCI-EGGIM) and operative link on gastric intestinal metaplasia (OLGIM) in risk stratification of early gastric cancer (EGC). METHODS Eighty-one patients with EGC who underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection were included. The general data and EGC-related risk factors of all participants were recorded. LCI-EGGIM and OLGIM were used for both groups. RESULTS The number of patients with LCI-EGGIM score ≥ 5 was significantly higher in the EGC group than in the control group (58.02% vs. 12.35%, p < .001). Furthermore, the number of patients with OLGIM stage III/IV in the EGC group was significantly higher than that in the control group (56.79% vs. 7.41%, p < .001). Multivariate analysis showed that OLGIM stage III/IV (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 29.74, 95% CI: 7.49-117.94) and LCI-EGGIM score ≥ 5 (AOR: 12.33, 95% CI: 3.71-41.02) were significantly associated with EGC. There was no significant difference in the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve between LCI-EGGIM and OLGIM in predicting the risk of EGC (0.74 vs. 0.77, p = .1116). CONCLUSION OLGIM and LCI-EGGIM can be used and have the same value for predicting the risk stratification of EGC in patients with gastric intestinal metaplasia.
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- Jin Zheng
- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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The Efficacy of Tumor Characterization for Colorectal Lesions with Blue Light Imaging of a Compact Light-Emitting Diode Endoscopic System Compared to a Laser Endoscopic System: A Pilot Study. Gastroenterol Res Pract 2022; 2022:9998280. [PMID: 35462983 PMCID: PMC9019446 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9998280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: A compact and cost-effective light source-processor combined 3-color light-emitting diode (LED) endoscopic system (ELUXEO-Lite: EP-6000, Fujifilm Co., Tokyo) with a magnified colonoscope (EC-6600ZP, Fujifilm Co.) has been released. Aims: In this study, we analyzed the efficacy of this system for colorectal tumor characterization with magnified blue light imaging (BLI-LED) and image's subjective and objective evaluations, compared to a magnified blue laser imaging (BLI-LASER) using a standard LASER endoscopic system. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 37 lesions observed with both BLI-LED and BLI-LASER systems from 2019 using the Japanese narrow band imaging classification. Two representative magnified images, one BLI-LED and one BLI-LASER, of the same area of a lesion were evaluated for diagnostic accuracy and visualization quality by three experts and three non-experts. Their color difference values (CDVs) and brightness values (BVs) were also calculated as objective indicators. Results: Among 37 lesions, mean tumor size was 18.9 ± 13.1 mm, and 21 lesions were nonpolypoid. Histopathology revealed 14 sessile serrated lesions, 7 adenomas, 12 high-grade dysplasias and T1a cancers, and 4 T1b cancers. The diagnostic accuracy rates of BLI-LED/BLI-LASER of experts and non-experts were 90.1% and 87.4% (p = 0.52) and 89.2% and 89.2% (p = 0.99). The percentages of instances where BLI-LED images were better, the two imaging types were equivalent, or BLI-LASER images were better were 16%/83%/1% for experts and 19%/58%/23% for non-experts (p < 0.001). CDVs and BVs between BLI-LED and BLI-LASER were not significantly different (CDVs: p = 0.653, BVs: p = 0.518). Conclusions: BLI-LED using the compact system was noninferior to BLI-LASER for colorectal tumor characterization and image quality.
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Chang A, Munjit P, Sriprayoon T, Pongpaibul A, Prachayakul V. Comparison of blue laser imaging and narrow band imaging for the differentiation of diminutive colorectal polyps: A randomized controlled trial. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:5743-5752. [PMID: 35182217 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09079-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND To compare the diagnostic efficacy of blue laser imaging (BLI)- bright and narrow band imaging (NBI) modes of image enhanced endoscopy (IEE) in differentiating neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions of diminutive colorectal polyps. METHODS We conducted a prospective randomized controlled trial from September 2015 to July 2016. The participants were randomly assigned (1:1) for colonoscopy with polyp classification under NBI or BLI-bright mode without magnification. Histopathologic diagnosis was used as the gold standard. RESULTS Three hundred and twenty-four diminutive polyps in 164 patients were included for analysis (BLI: 162 polyps in 73 patients, NBI: 162 polyps in 91 patients). These polyps were located at colon proximal to sigmoid (61.1 and 58.0%) and rectosigmoid colon (38.9 and 42.0%) in the BLI and NBI groups, respectively. Most polyps (71.9%) were adenomatous with one malignant polyp (0.3%). BLI achieved 86.4% accuracy, 98.3% sensitivity, 55.6% specificity, 85.2% positive predictive value (PPV), and 92.6% negative predictive value (NPV), similar to NBI which exhibited 90.1% accuracy, 99.1% sensitivity, 67.4% specificity, 88.5% PPV, and 96.9% NPV in the diagnosis of adenomatous polyps. Based on the location of the polyp, both modes of IEE provided ≥ 95% NPV for diagnosis of adenomatous polyps at the rectosigmoid colon. CONCLUSIONS BLI-bright and NBI modes of IEE have similar accuracy in differentiation between neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions of diminutive polyps. Both modes provided ≥ 90% NPV which allows for the adaptation of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy "diagnose-and-leave" recommended strategy for diminutive polyps at the rectosigmoid colon.
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- Arunchai Chang
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Hatyai Hospital, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Siriraj Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Siriraj Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pathology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Siriraj Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Koehn C, Rex DK, Allen J, Bhatti U, Bhavsar-Burke I, Thoguluva Chandrasekar V, Challa A, Duvvuri A, Dakhoul L, Ha J, Hamade N, Hicks SB, Jansson-Knodell C, Krajicek E, Das Kundumadam S, Nutalapati V, Phatharacharukul PP, Razmdjou S, Saito A, Sarkis F, Sutton R, Wehbeh A, Sharma P, Desai M. Optical diagnosis of colorectal polyps using novel blue light imaging classification among trainee endoscopists. Dig Endosc 2022; 34:191-197. [PMID: 34053136 DOI: 10.1111/den.14050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Blue light imaging (BLI) has been shown to improve the characterization of colorectal polyps among the endoscopy experts. We aimed to determine if this technology could be taught to endoscopy trainees while maintaining high accuracy and interobserver agreement. METHODS Twenty-one gastroenterology trainees (fellows) from two academic institutions participated in this prospective study. Each trainee completed a web-based learning comprising four modules: pre-test, didactic videos explaining the BLI Adenoma Serrated International Classification (BASIC), interactive examples, and post-test assessment. The pre- and post-test modules consisted of reviewing video images of colon polyps in high definition white light imaging and BLI and then applying the BASIC classification to determine if the polyps were likely to be adenomatous. Confidence in adenoma identification (rated '1' to '5'), accuracy in polyp (adenoma vs. non-adenoma) identification, and agreement in characterization per BASIC criteria were derived. RESULTS Trainee accuracy in the adenoma diagnosis improved from 74.7% (pre-test) to 85.4% (post-test) (P < 0.01). There was a trend towards higher accuracy in polyp characterization with subsequent years of training (1st year fellows 77.4%, 2nd year 88.5%, and final year 94.0%) with consistent improvements after the e-learning across years of trainees. Overall, trainees were able to identify adenoma with a high sensitivity of 86.9%, specificity 83.9%, positive predictive value of 84.4%, and negative predictive value of 86.5%. However, their interobserver agreement in adenoma diagnosis was moderate (k = 0.52). CONCLUSION The novel BLI classification can be easily taught to gastroenterology trainees using an online module and accuracy improves with years of training reaching >90% for colorectal polyp characterization.
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- Christopher Koehn
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA.,Department of Gastroenterology, Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Motility, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA.,Department of Gastroenterology, Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
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van der Zander QEW, Schreuder RM, Fonollà R, Scheeve T, van der Sommen F, Winkens B, Aepli P, Hayee B, Pischel AB, Stefanovic M, Subramaniam S, Bhandari P, de With PHN, Masclee AAM, Schoon EJ. Optical diagnosis of colorectal polyp images using a newly developed computer-aided diagnosis system (CADx) compared with intuitive optical diagnosis. Endoscopy 2021; 53:1219-1226. [PMID: 33368056 DOI: 10.1055/a-1343-1597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Optical diagnosis of colorectal polyps remains challenging. Image-enhancement techniques such as narrow-band imaging and blue-light imaging (BLI) can improve optical diagnosis. We developed and prospectively validated a computer-aided diagnosis system (CADx) using high-definition white-light (HDWL) and BLI images, and compared the system with the optical diagnosis of expert and novice endoscopists. METHODS CADx characterized colorectal polyps by exploiting artificial neural networks. Six experts and 13 novices optically diagnosed 60 colorectal polyps based on intuition. After 4 weeks, the same set of images was permuted and optically diagnosed using the BLI Adenoma Serrated International Classification (BASIC). RESULTS CADx had a diagnostic accuracy of 88.3 % using HDWL images and 86.7 % using BLI images. The overall diagnostic accuracy combining HDWL and BLI (multimodal imaging) was 95.0 %, which was significantly higher than that of experts (81.7 %, P = 0.03) and novices (66.7 %, P < 0.001). Sensitivity was also higher for CADx (95.6 % vs. 61.1 % and 55.4 %), whereas specificity was higher for experts compared with CADx and novices (95.6 % vs. 93.3 % and 93.2 %). For endoscopists, diagnostic accuracy did not increase when using BASIC, either for experts (intuition 79.5 % vs. BASIC 81.7 %, P = 0.14) or for novices (intuition 66.7 % vs. BASIC 66.5 %, P = 0.95). CONCLUSION CADx had a significantly higher diagnostic accuracy than experts and novices for the optical diagnosis of colorectal polyps. Multimodal imaging, incorporating both HDWL and BLI, improved the diagnostic accuracy of CADx. BASIC did not increase the diagnostic accuracy of endoscopists compared with intuitive optical diagnosis.
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- Quirine E W van der Zander
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maastricht University Medical Center + Maastricht, the Netherlands.,GROW, School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Methodology and Statistics, CAPHRI, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Luzerner Kantonsspital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Diagnostični Center Bled, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maastricht University Medical Center + Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- GROW, School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.,Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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Schreuder RM, van der Zander QE, Fonollà R, Gilissen LP, Stronkhorst A, Klerkx B, de With PH, Masclee AM, van der Sommen F, Schoon EJ. Algorithm combining virtual chromoendoscopy features for colorectal polyp classification. Endosc Int Open 2021; 9:E1497-E1503. [PMID: 34540541 PMCID: PMC8445691 DOI: 10.1055/a-1512-5175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for decreasing colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. Optical diagnosis of colorectal polyps (CRPs) is an ongoing challenge in clinical colonoscopy and its accuracy among endoscopists varies widely. Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) for CRP characterization may help to improve this accuracy. In this study, we investigated the diagnostic accuracy of a novel algorithm for polyp malignancy classification by exploiting the complementary information revealed by three specific modalities. Methods We developed a CAD algorithm for CRP characterization based on high-definition, non-magnified white light (HDWL), Blue light imaging (BLI) and linked color imaging (LCI) still images from routine exams. All CRPs were collected prospectively and classified into benign or premalignant using histopathology as gold standard. Images and data were used to train the CAD algorithm using triplet network architecture. Our training dataset was validated using a threefold cross validation. Results In total 609 colonoscopy images of 203 CRPs of 154 consecutive patients were collected. A total of 174 CRPs were found to be premalignant and 29 were benign. Combining the triplet network features with all three image enhancement modalities resulted in an accuracy of 90.6 %, 89.7 % sensitivity, 96.6 % specificity, a positive predictive value of 99.4 %, and a negative predictive value of 60.9 % for CRP malignancy classification. The classification time for our CAD algorithm was approximately 90 ms per image. Conclusions Our novel approach and algorithm for CRP classification differentiates accurately between benign and premalignant polyps in non-magnified endoscopic images. This is the first algorithm combining three optical modalities (HDWL/BLI/LCI) exploiting the triplet network approach.
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- Ramon-Michel Schreuder
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Catharina Cancer Institute, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands,GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Catharina Cancer Institute, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Catharina Cancer Institute, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Catharina Cancer Institute, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Catharina Cancer Institute, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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Artificial intelligence-enhanced white-light colonoscopy with attention guidance predicts colorectal cancer invasion depth. Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 94:627-638.e1. [PMID: 33852902 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2021.03.936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and EMR are applied in treating superficial colorectal neoplasms but are contraindicated by deeply invasive colorectal cancer (CRC). The invasion depth of neoplasms can be examined by an automated artificial intelligence (AI) system to determine the applicability of ESD and EMR. METHODS A deep convolutional neural network with a tumor localization branch to guide invasion depth classification was constructed on the GoogLeNet architecture. The model was trained using 7734 nonmagnified white-light colonoscopy (WLC) images supplemented by image augmentation from 657 lesions labeled with histopathologic analysis of invasion depth. An independent testing dataset consisting of 1634 WLC images from 156 lesions was used to validate the model. RESULTS For predicting noninvasive and superficially invasive neoplasms, the model achieved an overall accuracy of 91.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 89.6%-92.4%), with 91.2% sensitivity (95% CI, 88.8%-93.3%) and 91.0% specificity (95% CI, 89.0%-92.7%) at an optimal cutoff of .41 and the area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve of .970 (95% CI, .962-.978). Inclusion of the advanced CRC data significantly increased the sensitivity in differentiating superficial neoplasms from deeply invasive early CRC to 65.3% (95% CI, 61.9%-68.8%) with an AUROC curve of .729 (95% CI, .699-.759), similar to experienced endoscopists (.691; 95% CI, .624-.758). CONCLUSIONS We have developed an AI-enhanced attention-guided WLC system that differentiates noninvasive or superficially submucosal invasive neoplasms from deeply invasive CRC with high accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity.
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Fukushima H, Sakamoto N, Shibuya T, Haga K, Nomura O, Murakami T, Ueyama H, Ishikawa D, Hojo M, Nagahara A. A Comparative Study of Early Mucosal Healing Following Hot Polypectomy and Cold Polypectomy. Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e933043. [PMID: 34432770 PMCID: PMC8404476 DOI: 10.12659/msm.933043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background Cold polypectomy (CP) and hot polypectomy (HP) are both accepted methods for polypectomy. In recent years, the use of CP has increased for reasons of safety. However, there have been few investigations of conditions at follow-up early after resection. This prospective study from a single center aimed to compare colonic mucosal healing at 1 week following HP vs CP of benign colonic polyps <10 mm in diameter. Material/Methods Six patients with a total of 52 lesions under 10 mm in size were randomized to either the HP group (n=25) or CP group (n=27) using information in opaque envelopes. One week after endoscopic treatment, the site of treatment was evaluated using colonoscopy. We assessed the mean tumor size, ulcer diameter, exposed blood vessels, residual lesion, and complications. Results Mean tumor size did not differ between the 2 groups (CP vs HP: 5.41 mm vs 5.68 mm). The CP group had a smaller ulcer base diameter (2.70 mm vs 4.84 mm; P<0.05) and fewer exposed blood vessels than the HP group (3.7% vs 36.0%; P<0.05). One residual lesion was found in the CP group. No patients experienced delayed perforation or post-polypectomy bleeding. Conclusions Our study findings showed that at 1-week follow-up, cold polypectomy resulted in improved colonic mucosal healing, with a smaller ulcer diameter and fewer blood vessels, when compared with hot polypectomy.
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- Hirofumi Fukushima
- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Sakamoto T, Cho H, Saito Y. Clinical Applications of Linked Color Imaging and Blue Laser/Light Imaging in the Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Superficial Colorectal Tumors. Clin Endosc 2021; 54:488-493. [PMID: 34261208 PMCID: PMC8357597 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2021.157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Considering its contribution to reducing colorectal cancer morbidity and mortality, the most important task of colonoscopy is to find all existing polyps. Moreover, the accurate detection of existing polyps determines the risk of colorectal cancer morbidity and is an important factor in deciding the appropriate surveillance program for patients. Image-enhanced endoscopy is an easy-to-use modality with improved lesion detection. Linked color imaging (LCI) and blue laser/light imaging (BLI) are useful modalities for improving colonoscopy quality. Each mode has unique optical features; therefore, their intended use differs. LCI contributes to improved polyp detection due to its brightness and high color contrast between the lesion and normal mucosa, while BLI contributes to the characterization of detected polyps by evaluating the vessel and surface patterns of detected lesions. The proper use of these observation modes allows for more efficient endoscopic diagnosis. Moreover, recent developments in artificial intelligence will soon change the clinical practice of colonoscopy and this system will provide an efficient education modality for novice endoscopists.
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- Taku Sakamoto
- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Lee SP, Kae SH, Jang HJ, Koh DH, Jung ES. Inter-observer variability of experts and trainees for the diagnosis of reflux esophagitis: Comparison of linked color imaging, blue laser imaging, and white light imaging. J Dig Dis 2021; 22:425-432. [PMID: 34036751 DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.13023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 04/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Diagnosis of reflux esophagitis according to the Los Angeles classification minimal change (LA-M) has a low inter-observer agreement. We aimed to investigate whether the inter-observer agreement of reflux esophagitis was better when expert endoscopists read the endoscopic images, or when the linked color imaging (LCI) or blue laser imaging (BLI)-bright mode was used. In addition, whether the inclusion of LA-M in the definition of reflux esophagitis affected the consistency of the diagnosis was investigated. METHODS During upper endoscopy, endoscopic images of the gastroesophageal junction were taken using white light imaging (WLI), BLI-bright, and LCI modes. Four expert endoscopists and four trainees reviewed the images to diagnose reflux esophagitis according to the modified LA classification. RESULTS The kappa values for the inter-observer variability for the diagnosis of reflux esophagitis were poor to fair among the experts (κ = 0.22, 0.17, and 0.27 for WLI, BLI-bright, and LCI, respectively) and poor among the trainees (κ = 0.18, 0.08, and 0.14 for WLI, BLI-bright, and LCI). The inter-observer variabilities for the diagnosis of reflux esophagitis excluding LA-M were fair to moderate (κ = 0.42, 0.35, and 0.42 for WLI, BLI-bright, and LCI) among the expert endoscopists and moderate among the trainees (κ = 0.48, 0.43, and 0.51 for WLI, BLI-bright, and LCI). CONCLUSIONS The inter-observer agreement for the diagnosis of reflux esophagitis was very low for both the expert endoscopists and the trainees, even using BLI-bright or LCI mode. However, when reflux esophagitis LA-M was excluded from the diagnosis of esophagitis, the degree of inter-observer agreement increased.
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- Sang Pyo Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Hwaseong, South Korea
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Solitano V, D’Amico F, Allocca M, Fiorino G, Zilli A, Loy L, Gilardi D, Radice S, Correale C, Danese S, Peyrin-Biroulet L, Furfaro F. Rediscovering histology: what is new in endoscopy for inflammatory bowel disease? Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2021; 14:17562848211005692. [PMID: 33948114 PMCID: PMC8053840 DOI: 10.1177/17562848211005692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The potential of endoscopic evaluation in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) has undoubtedly grown over the last few years. When dealing with IBD patients, histological remission (HR) is now considered a desirable target along with symptomatic and endoscopic remission, due to its association with better long-term outcomes. Consequently, the ability of endoscopic techniques to reflect microscopic findings in vivo without having to collect biopsies has become of upmost importance. In this context, a more accurate evaluation of inflammatory disease activity and the detection of dysplasia represent two mainstay targets for IBD endoscopists. New diagnostic technologies have been developed, such as dye-less chromoendoscopy, endomicroscopy, and molecular imaging, but their real incorporation in daily practice is not yet well defined. Although dye-chromoendoscopy is still recommended as the gold standard approach in dysplasia surveillance, recent research questioned the superiority of this technique over new advanced dye-less modalities [narrow band imaging (NBI), Fuji intelligent color enhancement (FICE), i-scan, blue light imaging (BLI) and linked color imaging (LCI)]. The endoscopic armamentarium might also be enriched by new video capsule endoscopy for monitoring disease activity, and high expectations are placed on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) systems to reduce operator-subjectivity and inter-observer variability. The goal of this review is to provide an updated insight on contemporary knowledge regarding new endoscopic techniques and devices, with special focus on their role in the assessment of disease activity and colorectal cancer surveillance.
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- Virginia Solitano
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy,IBD Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy,IBD Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy,IBD Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IBD Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IBD Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IBD Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IBD Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- IBD Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy,IBD Center, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Inserm NGERE U1256, University Hospital of Nancy, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Clapper ML, Chang WCL, Cooper HS. Dysplastic Aberrant Crypt Foci: Biomarkers of Early Colorectal Neoplasia and Response to Preventive Intervention. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 2021; 13:229-240. [PMID: 32132117 DOI: 10.1158/1940-6207.capr-19-0316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The discovery of aberrant crypt foci (ACF) more than three decades ago not only enhanced our understanding of how colorectal tumors form, but provided new opportunities to detect lesions prior to adenoma development and intervene in the colorectal carcinogenesis process even earlier. Because not all ACF progress to neoplasia, it is important to stratify these lesions based on the presence of dysplasia and establish early detection methods and interventions that specifically target dysplastic ACF (microadenomas). Significant progress has been made in characterizing the morphology and genetics of dysplastic ACF in both preclinical models and humans. Image-based methods have been established and new techniques that utilize bioactivatable probes and capture histologic abnormalities in vivo are emerging for lesion detection. Successful identification of agents that target dysplastic ACF holds great promise for intervening even earlier in the carcinogenesis process to maximize tumor inhibition. Future preclinical and clinical prevention studies should give significant attention to assessing the utility of dysplastic ACF as the earliest identifiable biomarker of colorectal neoplasia and response to therapy.See all articles in this Special Collection Honoring Paul F. Engstrom, MD, Champion of Cancer Prevention.
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- Margie L Clapper
- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Pathology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Ito R, Ikematsu H, Murano T, Shinmura K, Kojima M, Kumahara K, Furue Y, Sunakawa H, Minamide T, Sato D, Yamamoto Y, Takashima K, Yoda Y, Hori K, Yano T. Diagnostic ability of Japan Narrow-Band Imaging Expert Team classification for colorectal lesions by magnifying endoscopy with blue laser imaging versus narrow-band imaging. Endosc Int Open 2021; 9:E271-E277. [PMID: 33553592 PMCID: PMC7857969 DOI: 10.1055/a-1324-3083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background and study aims The Japan Narrow-band imaging (NBI) Expert Team (JNET) classification was proposed for evaluating colorectal lesions. However, it remains unknown whether the JNET classification can be applied to magnifying endoscopy with image-enhanced endoscopies other than NBI. This study aimed to compare the diagnostic ability of JNET classification by magnifying endoscopy with blue laser imaging (ME-BLI) and with ME-NBI. Patients and methods We retrospectively assessed consecutive patients diagnosed per the JNET classification by ME-BLI (BLI group) or ME-NBI (NBI group) between March 2014 and June 2017. We compared the diagnostic value of JNET classification between the groups with one-to-one propensity score matching. Results Four hundred and seventy-one propensity score-matched pairs of lesions were analyzed. In the BLI and NBI groups, the overall diagnostic accuracies were 92.1 % and 91.7 %, respectively, and those for differentiating between neoplastic and non-neoplastic polyps were 96.6 % and 96.8 %, respectively. The positive predictive value by each JNET classification in BLI vs. NBI group was 90.6 % vs. 96.2 % in Type 1, 94.3 % vs. 94.6 % in Type 2A, 57.7 % vs. 42.3 % in Type 2B, and 100 % vs. 91.7 % in Type 3. The negative predictive value was 97.0 % vs. 96.9 % in Type 1, 88.1 % vs. 82.8 % in Type 2A, 98.0 % vs. 98.2 % in Type 2B, and 98.5 % vs. 98.7 % in Type 3. No statistical difference in the diagnostic results was found between the groups. Conclusions The diagnostic ability of the JNET classification by ME-BLI and ME-NBI was comparable, with the former also applicable for diagnosis of colorectal lesions.
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- Renma Ito
- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
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Zhang G, Zheng J, Zheng L, Yu S, Jiang C, Lin W, Li D, Qu L, Wang W. Gastric intestinal metaplasia assessment between linked color imaging based on endoscopy and pathology. Scand J Gastroenterol 2021; 56:103-110. [PMID: 33232631 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2020.1849385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Cumulative evidence suggests that linked color imaging (LCI) can be used to identify gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM). We aimed to develop endoscopic grading for GIM (EGGIM) with LCI. METHODS Two hundred and seventy-seven patients who underwent high-resolution white-light gastroscopy followed by LCI for EGGIM estimation were included. LCI was performed for the entire mucosa, and images of five areas each were recorded from the lesser and greater curvatures of the antrum and corpus, and for the incisura. For each area, scores of 0 (no GIM), 1 (focal GIM, ≤30% of the area), and 2 (extensive GIM, >30% of the area) were attributed for 10 points. If GIM was suspected based on endoscopy findings, targeted biopsies were performed; if GIM was not evident, random biopsies were performed according to the Sydney system to estimate the operative link on GIM (OLGIM). RESULTS GIM was staged as OLGIM 0, I, II, III, and IV in 136, 70, 37, 28, and 6 patients, respectively. For OLGIM III/IV diagnosis, the area under the receiver operating curve was 0.949 (95% CI 0.916-0.972). EGGIM of 4, with sensitivity and specificity of 94.12% (95% CI 80.3%-99.3%) and 86.42% (95% CI 81.5%-90.5%), respectively, was determined the best cut-off value for identifying OLGIM III/IV patients. CONCLUSIONS Our findings demonstrated the ability of EGGIM for diagnosing the extent of intestinal metaplasia and showed that EGGIM is related to OLGIM staging. EGGIM of 4 was the best cut-off value for identifying OLGIM III/IV patients.
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- Guanpo Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, Oriental Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Pathology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.,Department of Gastroenterology, 900th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, People's Liberation Army, Fuzhou, China
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Huang SL, Tan WX, Peng Q, Zhang WH, Qing HT, Zhang Q, Wu J, Lin LD, Lu ZB, Chen Y, Qiao WG. Blue laser imaging combined with JNET (Japan NBI Expert Team) classification for pathological prediction of colorectal laterally spreading tumors. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:5430-5440. [PMID: 32974783 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08027-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Blue laser imaging (BLI) can provide useful information on colorectal laterally spreading tumors (LSTs) by visualizing the surface and vessel patterns in detail. The present research aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of BLI-combined JNET (Japan NBI Expert Team) classification for identifying LSTs. METHODS This retrospective, multicenter study included 172 LSTs consisted of 6 hyperplastic polyps/sessile serrated polyps, 94 low-grade dysplasias (LGD), 60 high-grade dysplasias (HGD), 6 superficial submucosal invasive (m-SMs) carcinomas, and 4 deep submucosal invasive carcinomas. The relationship between the JNET classification and the histologic findings of these lesions were then analyzed. RESULTS For all LSTs, non-experts and experts had a 79.7% and 90.7% accuracy for Type 2A (P = 0.004), a sensitivity of 94.7% and 96.8% (P = 0.718), and a specificity of 61.5% and 83.3% (P = 0.002) for prediction of LGD, respectively. The results also demonstrated 80.8% and 91.3% accuracy for Type 2B (P = 0.005), a sensitivity of 65.2% and 83.3% (P = 0.017), and a specificity of 90.6% and 96.2% (P = 0.097) for predicting HGD or m-SMs. For LST-granular (LST-G) lesions, Type 2A in experts had higher specificity (65.6% vs. 83.6%, P = 0.022) and accuracy (81.8% vs. 91.2%, P = 0.022). Type 2B in experts only had higher accuracy (82.5% vs. 92.0%, P = 0.019). However, no significant differences were noted for any comparisons between non-experts and experts for LST-non-granular (LST-NG) lesions. CONCLUSIONS BLI combined with JNET classification was an effective method for the precise prediction of pathological diagnosis in patients with LSTs. Diagnostic performance of JNET classification by experts was better than that by non-experts for all examined LST or LST-G lesions when delineating between Type 2A and 2B, but there was no difference for the identification of LST-NG lesions by these two groups.
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- Si-Lin Huang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanhai Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanhai Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanhai Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanhai Hospital, Southern Medical University, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, China.
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Nakano T, Dohi O, Naito Y, Terasaki K, Iwai N, Ueda T, Majima A, Horii Y, Yasuda-Onozawa Y, Kitaichi T, Hirose R, Inoue K, Yoshida N, Kamada K, Uchiyama K, Handa O, Ishikawa T, Takagi T, Konishi H, Kishimoto M, Itoh Y. Efficacy and Feasibility of Magnifying Blue Laser Imaging without Biopsy Confirmation for the Diagnosis of the Demarcation of Gastric Tumors: A Randomized Controlled Study. Dig Dis 2020; 39:156-164. [PMID: 32731214 DOI: 10.1159/000510559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Accurate diagnosis of the demarcation line (DL) of gastric tumors is essential for curative complete resection by endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). It is controversial to perform only magnifying endoscopy for diagnosing the DL of gastric tumors prior to ESD. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy for the DL of gastric adenomas and well-differentiated adenocarcinomas using only magnifying blue laser imaging (M-BLI) compared with that using both M-BLI and biopsy confirmation. METHODS In this prospective, single-center study, 96 well-differentiated adenocarcinomas and 32 gastric adenomas were enrolled between July 2015 and December 2016. A total of 122 lesions with a clear DL on M-BLI were randomly allocated to undergo M-BLI only (the M-BLI group) or M-BLI with biopsy confirmation (the M-BLI-BC group), performed as biopsies in 4 directions from noncancerous tissues ≈ 5 mm outside the lesion before ESD. The primary end point was to clarify the noninferiority of M-BLI without biopsy confirmation compared with that with biopsy confirmation, in terms of the diagnostic accuracy and complete resection. RESULTS There were no significant differences in sex, median age, color, circumference, macroscopic type, biopsy-based diagnosis, and Helicobacter pylori infection between the 2 groups. The diagnostic accuracy for the DL was 100 and 95.0% and the complete resection was 100 and 100% in the M-BLI and M-BLI-BC groups, respectively. CONCLUSION The diagnostic ability of M-BLI is excellent in diagnosing the demarcation of gastric adenoma and well-differentiated adenocarcinoma. Biopsy confirmation is not needed for these lesions with a clear DL by M-BLI.
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- Takahiro Nakano
- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japanese Red Cross Society Kyoto Daiichi Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan,
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.,Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kawasaki Medical School, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Yoshida N, Hisabe T, Ikematsu H, Ishihara H, Terasawa M, Inaba A, Sato D, Cho H, Ego M, Tanaka Y, Yasuda R, Inoue K, Murakami T, Inada Y, Itoh Y, Saito Y. Comparison Between Linked Color Imaging and Blue Laser Imaging for Improving the Visibility of Flat Colorectal Polyps: A Multicenter Pilot Study. Dig Dis Sci 2020; 65:2054-2062. [PMID: 31728789 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-019-05930-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Linked color imaging (LCI) and blue laser imaging-bright (BLI-b) improve the visibility of gastrointestinal lesions. In this multicenter study, we compared the effects of LCI and BLI-b on the visibility of flat polyps with visibility scores and color difference (CD) values, including fast-withdrawal and large-monitor observation. METHODS We recorded 120 videos of 40 consecutive flat polyps (2-20 mm), adenoma, and sessile serrated adenoma and polyp (SSA/P), using white light imaging (WLI), BLI-b, and LCI from July 2017 to December 2017. All videos were evaluated by eight endoscopists according to a published polyp visibility score of 4 (excellent) to 1 (poor). Additionally, 1.5 ×faster and 1.7 ×sized videos were evaluated. Moreover, we calculated the CD values for each polyp in three modes. RESULTS The mean LCI scores (3.1 ± 0.9) were significantly higher than the WLI scores (2.5 ± 1.0, p < 0.001) but not significantly higher than the BLI-b scores (3.0 ± 1.0). The scores of faster videos on LCI (3.0 ± 1.1) were significantly higher than WLI (2.0 ± 1.0, p < 0.001) and BLI-b (2.8 ± 1.1, p = 0.03). The scores of larger-sized videos on LCI were not significantly higher than those of WLI or BLI-b. The CD value of LCI (18.0 ± 7.7) was higher than that of WLI (11.7 ± 7.0, p < 0.001), but was not significantly higher than that of BLI-b (16.6 ± 9.6). The CD value of LCI was significantly higher than that of BLI-b for adenoma, but the CD value of BLI-b was significantly higher than that of LCI for SSA/P. CONCLUSIONS The superiority of LCI to BLI-b was proven for the visibility of adenoma and fast observation.
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- Naohisa Yoshida
- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, 465 Kajii-cho, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Ueda T, Morita K, Koyama F, Teramura Y, Nakagawa T, Nakamura S, Matsumoto Y, Inoue T, Nakamoto T, Sasaki Y, Kuge H, Takeda M, Ohbayashi C, Fujii H, Sho M. A detailed comparison between the endoscopic images using blue laser imaging and three-dimensional reconstructed pathological images of colonic lesions. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0235279. [PMID: 32598341 PMCID: PMC7323971 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0235279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Blue laser/light imaging (BLI) is an image-enhanced endoscopy (IEE) technique that can provide an accurate diagnosis by closely observing the surface structure of various colonic lesions. However, complete correspondence between endoscopic images and pathological images has not been demonstrated. The aim of this study was to accurately compare endoscopic images and the pathological images using a three-dimensionally (3D) reconstructed pathological model. Continuous thin layer sections were prepared from colonic tissue specimens and immunohistochemically stained for CD34 and CAM5.2. Three-dimensional reconstructed images were created by superimposing immunohistochemically stained pathological images. The endoscopic image with magnifying BLI was compared with the top view of the 3D reconstructed image to identify any one-to-one correspondence between the endoscopic images and histopathological images using the gland orifices and microvessels as a guide. Using 3D reconstructed pathological images, we were able to identify the location on the endoscope image in cases of colonic adenocarcinoma, adenoma and normal mucosa. As a result, the horizontal plane of the endoscopic image and the vertical plane of the 2D pathological specimen were able to be compared, and we successfully determined the visible blood vessel depth and performed a detailed evaluation on magnifying BLI. Examples are as follows: (1) The median vasculature depth from the mucosal surface that could be recognized as vasculature on magnifying BLI was 29.4 μm. The median depth of unrecognizable vessels on magnifying BLI was 218.8 μm, which was significantly deeper than recognizable vessels. (2) Some brownish structures were suggested to potentially be not only dense vessels, vessel expansions, corrupted vessels but also bleeding or extravasation of erythrocytes. Overall, we demonstrated a new approach to matching endoscopic images and pathological findings using a 3D-reconstructed pathological model immunohistochemically stained for CD34 and CAM5.2. This approach may increase the overall understanding of endoscopic images and positively contribute to making more accurate endoscopic diagnoses.
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- Takeshi Ueda
- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
- Department of Surgery, Minami-Nara General Medical center, Yoshino, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
- Department of Endoscopy, Nara Medical University Hospital, Kashihara, Japan
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- Clinical Research Endoscopy System Division and Medical System Business Division, FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Takanohara Central Hospital, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
- Department of Endoscopy, Nara Medical University Hospital, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Pathology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and IBD center, Yoshida Hospital, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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Yoshida N, Dohi O, Inoue K, Sugino S, Yasuda R, Hirose R, Naito Y, Inada Y, Murakami T, Ogiso K, Morinaga Y, Kishimoto M, Itoh Y. The efficacy of tumor characterization and tumor detectability of linked color imaging and blue laser imaging with an LED endoscope compared to a LASER endoscope. Int J Colorectal Dis 2020; 35:815-825. [PMID: 32088738 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-020-03532-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES An endoscope with a light-emitting diode (LED) light source which has a 2-mm close-distance observation function without magnification, has been marketed, enabling linked color imaging (LCI) and blue laser imaging (BLI) for tumor detection and characterization. We analyzed the efficacy of a LED endoscope compared to a LASER endoscope. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 272 lesions observed using the LED endoscopic system (Fujifilm Co., Tokyo, Japan) from May 2018 to September 2019. The Japanese NBI Classification was used for tumor characterization. We analyzed the diagnostic accuracy and confidence level. Sixty-one lesions observed with both the LED and magnified LASER endoscopes were also analyzed to compare the diagnostic accuracy. Regarding the tumor detectability, we calculated color difference values (CDVs) and brightness values (BVs) of white-light imaging, BLI, and LCI modes between the two endoscopes for each tumor. RESULTS The mean polyp size was 9.2 ± 11.3 mm. Histology showed 71 sessile serrated lesions, 193 adenoma and high-grade dysplasias, and 8 T1 cancers. The diagnostic accuracy of tumors ≥ 10 and < 10 mm was 72.0% and 92.9% (p < 0.001), respectively and the high confidence rate was 93.8%. The diagnostic accuracy of LED (77.0%) was a little higher than that of LASER without magnification (65.6%, p = 0.16) but was not inferior to that of LASER with magnification (82.0%, p = 0.50). The respective CDVs of LED and LASER endoscopes were 20.6 ± 11.2 and 21.6 ± 11.2 for LCI (p = 0.30), and the respective BVs were 210.0 ± 24.2 and 175.9 ± 21.1 (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS A LED endoscope with close-distance observation improved tumor detection and characterization due to high brightness.
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- Naohisa Yoshida
- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology
- , Fukuchiyama City Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, JCHO Kyoto Kuramaguchi Medical Center, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan Railway Company, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Yoshida N, Dohi O, Inoue K, Itoh Y. The efficacy of polyp detection and tumor characterization of blue laser imaging, blue light imaging, and linked color imaging with light-emitted diode (LED) and LASER endoscope. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2020; 8:152. [PMID: 32309301 PMCID: PMC7154436 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2020.02.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Naohisa Yoshida
- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto, Japan
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Ozawa T, Ishihara S, Fujishiro M, Kumagai Y, Shichijo S, Tada T. Automated endoscopic detection and classification of colorectal polyps using convolutional neural networks. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2020; 13:1756284820910659. [PMID: 32231710 PMCID: PMC7092386 DOI: 10.1177/1756284820910659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy addressed the 'resect and discard' strategy, determining that accurate in vivo differentiation of colorectal polyps (CP) is necessary. Previous studies have suggested a promising application of artificial intelligence (AI), using deep learning in object recognition. Therefore, we aimed to construct an AI system that can accurately detect and classify CP using stored still images during colonoscopy. METHODS We used a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture called Single Shot MultiBox Detector. We trained the CNN using 16,418 images from 4752 CPs and 4013 images of normal colorectums, and subsequently validated the performance of the trained CNN in 7077 colonoscopy images, including 1172 CP images from 309 various types of CP. Diagnostic speed and yields for the detection and classification of CP were evaluated as a measure of performance of the trained CNN. RESULTS The processing time of the CNN was 20 ms per frame. The trained CNN detected 1246 CP with a sensitivity of 92% and a positive predictive value (PPV) of 86%. The sensitivity and PPV were 90% and 83%, respectively, for the white light images, and 97% and 98% for the narrow band images. Among the correctly detected polyps, 83% of the CP were accurately classified through images. Furthermore, 97% of adenomas were precisely identified under the white light imaging. CONCLUSIONS Our CNN showed promise in being able to detect and classify CP through endoscopic images, highlighting its high potential for future application as an AI-based CP diagnosis support system for colonoscopy.
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- Tada Tomohiro institute of Gastroenterology and
proctology, Saitama, Japan,Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School
of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School
of Medicine, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Digestive Tract and General
Surgery, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Saitama,
Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka
International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan
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- Tada Tomohiro institute of Gastroenterology and
proctology, Saitama, Japan,Department of Surgical Oncology, Graduate School
of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan,AI medical service Inc., Tokyo, Japan
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Zhenming Y, Lei S. Diagnostic value of blue laser imaging combined with magnifying endoscopy for precancerous and early gastric cancer lesions. TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2020; 30:549-556. [PMID: 31144661 DOI: 10.5152/tjg.2019.18210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Blue laser imaging (BLI) is a new technique for detailed examination of upper gastrointestinal lesions. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of BLI combined with magnifying endoscopy for precancerous and early gastric cancer lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 249 gastric lesions detected via conventional white light endoscopy (WLE) based on assessments of mucosal shape and color were included in this study. The accuracy of diagnosis of precancerous or early cancer lesions white light magnification alone, BLI-contrast magnification, and BLI-bright magnification was determined according to the VS criteria. RESULTS For white light magnification alone, BLI-contrast magnification, and BLI-bright magnification, the concordance rates for lesions were 76.7%, 85.1%, and 86.7%, respectively, and the Kappa values were 0.571, 0.730, and 0.760, respectively. For the screening of high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia or early gastric cancer, the diagnostic sensitivities of white light magnification alone, BLI-contrast magnification, and BLI-bright magnification were 72.0%, 92.0%, and 92.0%, respectively; the specificities were 95.5%, 98.2%, and 99.1%, respectively; the consistencies were 93.2%, 97.6%, and 98.4%, respectively; and the Kappa values were 0.642, 0.871, and 0.911, respectively. For diagnoses of high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia or early gastric cancer, the concordance between endoscopic and pathological diagnosis was significantly higher for BLI-contrast and BLI-bright magnification than for white light magnification alone (p<0.05). CONCLUSION BLI combined with magnifying endoscopy may improve diagnostic accuracy for early gastric cancer and precancerous lesions.
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- Yang Zhenming
- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Tanaka S, Kashida H, Saito Y, Yahagi N, Yamano H, Saito S, Hisabe T, Yao T, Watanabe M, Yoshida M, Saitoh Y, Tsuruta O, Sugihara KI, Igarashi M, Toyonaga T, Ajioka Y, Kusunoki M, Koike K, Fujimoto K, Tajiri H. Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society guidelines for colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection/endoscopic mucosal resection. Dig Endosc 2020; 32:219-239. [PMID: 31566804 DOI: 10.1111/den.13545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 204] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Suitable lesions for endoscopic treatment include not only early colorectal carcinomas but also several types of precarcinomatous adenomas. It is important to establish practical guidelines wherein preoperative diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia and selection of endoscopic treatment procedures are appropriately outlined and to ensure that actual endoscopic treatment is useful and safe in general hospitals when carried out in accordance with guidelines. In cooperation with the Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum, the Japanese Society of Coloproctology, and the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society compiled colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection/endoscopic mucosal resection guidelines by using evidence-based methods in 2014. The first edition of these guidelines was published 5 years ago. Accordingly, we have published the second edition of these guidelines based on recent new knowledge and evidence.
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- Shinji Tanaka
- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan.,Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum, Tokyo, Japan.,Japanese Society of Coloproctology, Tokyo, Japan.,Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan.,Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum, Tokyo, Japan.,Japanese Society of Coloproctology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan.,Japanese Society of Gastroenterology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum, Tokyo, Japan
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- Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society, Tokyo, Japan
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Ang TL, Li JW, Wong YJ, Tan YLJ, Fock KM, Tan MTK, Kwek ABE, Teo EK, Ang DSW, Wang LM. A prospective randomized study of colonoscopy using blue laser imaging and white light imaging in detection and differentiation of colonic polyps. Endosc Int Open 2019; 7:E1207-E1213. [PMID: 31579701 PMCID: PMC6773574 DOI: 10.1055/a-0982-3111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Published data on blue laser imaging (BLI) for detection and differentiation of colonic polyps are limited compared to narrow band imaging (NBI). This study investigated whether BLI can increase the detection rate of colonic polyps and adenomas when compared to white light imaging (WLI), and examined use of NICE (NBI International Colorectal Endoscopic) and JNET (Japan NBI Expert Team) classifications with BLI. Patients and methods Patients aged 50 years and above referred for colonoscopy were randomized to BLI or WLI on withdrawal. Detected polyps were characterized using NICE and JNET classifications under BLI mode and correlated with histology. Primary outcome was adenoma detection rate. Secondary outcomes were utility of NICE and JNET classifications to predict histology using BLI. Results A total of 182 patients were randomized to BLI (92) or WLI (90). Comparing BLI with WLI, the polyp detection rate was 59.8 % vs 40.0 %, P = 0.008, and the adenoma detection rate was 46.2 % vs 27.8 %, P = 0.010. NICE 1 and JNET 1 diagnosed hyperplastic polyps with sensitivity of 87.18 % and specificity of 84.35 %. NICE 2 diagnosed low- (LGD) or high-grade dysplasia (HGD) with sensitivity of 92.31 % and specificity of 77.45 %. JNET 2A diagnosed LGD with sensitivity of 91.95 %, and specificity of 74.53 %. Four cases of focal HGD all had JNET 2A morphology. Conclusion BLI increased adenoma detection rate compared to WLI. NICE and JNET classifications can be applied when using BLI for endoscopic diagnosis of HP and LGD but histological confirmation remains crucial.
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- Tiing Leong Ang
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital,Corresponding author Tiing Leong Ang Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyChangi General Hospital2 Simei Street 3Singapore 529889+6562830402
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Changi General Hospital
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Tanaka Y, Inoue T, Kakimoto K, Nakazawa K, Tawa H, Hirata Y, Okada T, Nouda S, Kawakami K, Takeuchi T, Egashira Y, Higuchi K. Evaluation of the impact of linked color imaging for improving the visibility of colonic polyp. Oncol Lett 2019; 18:5555-5560. [PMID: 31620200 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2019.10917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Linked color imaging (LCI) is a novel endoscopic system used to increase color contrast. As LCI does not decrease luminal brightness, it may improve the detection of colonic neoplasms. However, the extent to which LCI improves the visibility of colonic polyps has not yet been determined. Between December 2016 and May 2017, patients who received total colonoscopy were consecutively recruited into this retrospective, single-center study. For each polyp identified, images obtained from white light (WL) imaging, blue laser imaging (BLI), and LCI of the same lesion and its surrounding mucosa were evaluated. The color differences (ΔE) between each lesion and its surrounding mucosa in non-magnified images were computed quantitatively using the CIELAB color space, which defines color perception according to colorimetric values, and compared among WL, BLI, LCI, and chromoendoscopy. The ΔE between the vessel and non-vessel areas in magnified images was also assessed. Of the 64 patients who were incorporated into this study, non-magnified and magnified (×80) images from 113 and 95 polyps, respectively, were assessed. The ΔE was intensified by LCI and chromoendoscopy compared with WL and BLI. The ΔE of neoplastic lesions was also intensified by LCI. In magnified images, BLI and LCI significantly increased the ΔE between the vessel and non-vessel areas compared with WL. Luminal brightness, indicated by L*, was not impaired by LCI; however, was reduced by BLI compared with WL and LCI. These results suggest that LCI enhanced the detection of colonic neoplasms without impairing luminal brightness. We propose the routine use of LCI for colonic polyp detection and BLI for magnifying observations of colonic polyps detected by LCI.
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- Yasuyoshi Tanaka
- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology, Inoue Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Clinic, Osaka 595-0072, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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Local recurrence and its risk factors after cold snare polypectomy of colorectal polyps. Surg Endosc 2019; 34:2918-2925. [PMID: 31482353 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-07072-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Yoshida N, Dohi O, Inoue K, Yasuda R, Murakami T, Hirose R, Inoue K, Naito Y, Inada Y, Ogiso K, Morinaga Y, Kishimoto M, Rani RA, Itoh Y. Blue Laser Imaging, Blue Light Imaging, and Linked Color Imaging for the Detection and Characterization of Colorectal Tumors. Gut Liver 2019; 13:140-148. [PMID: 30513568 PMCID: PMC6430427 DOI: 10.5009/gnl18276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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A laser endoscopy system was developed in 2012. The system allows blue laser imaging (BLI), BLI-bright, and linked color imaging (LCI) to be performed as modes of narrow-band light observation; these modes have been reported to be useful for tumor detection and characterization. Furthermore, an innovative endoscopy system using four-light emitting diode (LED) multilight technology was released in 2016 to 2017 in some areas in which laser endoscopes have not been approved for use, including the United States and Europe. This system enables blue light imaging (this is also known as BLI) and LCI with an LED light source instead of a laser light source. Several reports have shown that these modes have improved tumor detection. In this paper, we review the efficacy of BLI and LCI with laser and LED endoscopes in tumor detection and characterization.
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- Naohisa Yoshida
- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuchiyama City Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka General Hospital of West Japan, Railway Company, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Sano Y, Chiu H, Li X, Khomvilai S, Pisespongsa P, Co JT, Kawamura T, Kobayashi N, Tanaka S, Hewett DG, Takeuchi Y, Imai K, Utsumi T, Teramoto A, Hirata D, Iwatate M, Singh R, Ng SC, Ho S, Chiu P, Tajiri H. Standards of diagnostic colonoscopy for early-stage neoplasia: Recommendations by an Asian private group. Dig Endosc 2019; 31:227-244. [PMID: 30589103 PMCID: PMC6850515 DOI: 10.1111/den.13330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM In recent years, the incidence of colorectal cancer has been increasing, and it is now becoming the major cause of cancer death in Asian countries. The aim of the present study was to develop Asian expert-based consensus to standardize the preparation, detection and characterization for the diagnosis of early-stage colorectal neoplasia. METHODS A professional group was formed by 36 experts of the Asian Novel Bio-Imaging and Intervention Group (ANBI2 G) members. Representatives from 12 Asia-Pacific countries participated in the meeting. The group organized three consensus meetings focusing on diagnostic endoscopy for gastrointestinal neoplasia. The Delphi method was used to develop the consensus statements. RESULTS Through the three consensus meetings with debating, reviewing the literature and regional data, a consensus was reached at third meeting in 2016. The consensus was reached on a total of 10 statements. Summary of statements is as follows: (i) Adequate bowel preparation for high-quality colonoscopy; (ii) Antispasmodic agents for lesion detection; (iii) Image-enhanced endoscopy (IEE) for polyp detection; (iv) Adenoma detection rate for quality indicators; (v) Good documentation of colonoscopy findings; (vi) Complication rates; (vii) Cecal intubation rate; (viii) Cap-assisted colonoscopy (CAC) for polyp detection; (ix) Macroscopic classification using indigocarmine spray for characterization of colorectal lesions; and (x) IEE and/or magnifying endoscopy for prediction of histology. CONCLUSION This consensus provides guidance for carrying out endoscopic diagnosis and characterization for early-stage colorectal neoplasia based on the evidence. This will enhance the quality of endoscopic diagnosis and improve detection of early-stage colorectal neoplasia.
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- Yasushi Sano
- Gastrointestinal Center and Institute of Minimally invasive Endoscopic Care (iMEC)Sano HospitalHyogo
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- Department of Internal MedicineCollege of MedicineNational Taiwan UniversityTaipeiTaiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and HepatologyKey Laboratory of Gastroenterology and HepatologyMinistry of HealthRenji HospitalSchool of MedicineShanghai Institute of Digestive DiseaseShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Surgical EndoscopyColorectal SurgeryDepartment of SurgeryChulalongkorn UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Digestive Disease CenterBumrungrad International HospitalBangkokThailand
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- St. Luke's Medical Centre ‐ Global CityTaguig City, Metro ManilaPhilippines
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- Department of GastroenterologyKyoto Second Red Cross HospitalKyotoJapan
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- Department of EndoscopyHiroshima University HospitalHiroshimaJapan
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- Faculty of MedicineUniversity of QueenslandBrisbaneAustralia
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- Department of Gastrointestinal OncologyOsaka International Cancer InstituteOsakaJapan
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- Division of EndoscopyShizuoka Cancer CenterShizuokaJapan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and HepatologyKyoto University Graduate School of MedicineKyotoJapan
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- Gastrointestinal Center and Institute of Minimally invasive Endoscopic Care (iMEC)Sano HospitalHyogo
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- Gastrointestinal Center and Institute of Minimally invasive Endoscopic Care (iMEC)Sano HospitalHyogo
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- Gastrointestinal Center and Institute of Minimally invasive Endoscopic Care (iMEC)Sano HospitalHyogo
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- Gastroenterology UnitDivision of MedicineLyell McEwin HospitalSchool of MedicineThe University of AdelaideAdelaideAustralia
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- Departments of Medicine and TherapeuticsInstitute of Digestive DiseaseState Key Laboratory of Digestive DiseasesLKS Institute of Health ScienceThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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- Department of MedicineFaculty of MedicineUniversity of MalayaKuala LumpurMalaysia
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- SurgeryInstitute of Digestive DiseaseState Key Laboratory of Digestive DiseasesLKS Institute of Health ScienceThe Chinese University of Hong KongHong KongChina
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- Department of Innovative Interventional Endoscopy ResearchThe Jikei University School of MedicineTokyoJapan
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Waterhouse DJ, Fitzpatrick CRM, Pogue BW, O'Connor JPB, Bohndiek SE. A roadmap for the clinical implementation of optical-imaging biomarkers. Nat Biomed Eng 2019; 3:339-353. [PMID: 31036890 DOI: 10.1038/s41551-019-0392-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/17/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Clinical workflows for the non-invasive detection and characterization of disease states could benefit from optical-imaging biomarkers. In this Perspective, we discuss opportunities and challenges towards the clinical implementation of optical-imaging biomarkers for the early detection of cancer by analysing two case studies: the assessment of skin lesions in primary care, and the surveillance of patients with Barrett's oesophagus in specialist care. We stress the importance of technical and biological validations and clinical-utility assessments, and the need to address implementation bottlenecks. In addition, we define a translational roadmap for the widespread clinical implementation of optical-imaging technologies.
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- Dale J Waterhouse
- Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Cancer Research UK, Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Cancer Research UK, Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
- Cancer Research UK, Cambridge Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
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Linked color imaging can enhance recognition of early gastric cancer by high color contrast to surrounding gastric intestinal metaplasia. J Gastroenterol 2019; 54:396-406. [PMID: 30291440 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-018-1515-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Linked color imaging (LCI) increases the visibility of early gastric cancers, which may be associated with characteristic findings including background purple mucosae. These lesions are found in areas of chronic gastritis and surrounding mucosa. The aim of this study is to objectively characterize these lesions by color differences and color component values using LCI. METHODS Fifty-two patients with early gastric cancer were enrolled. Color differences were calculated prospectively in malignant lesions and adjacent mucosa and compared with histological findings in resected specimens. Color component values of L*, a*, and b* were compared between purple and non-purple mucosae in areas of chronic gastritis. Based on histological findings, the accuracy of identifying gastric intestinal metaplasia was calculated. RESULTS Cancers and surrounding mucosa in 74% of lesions had similar colors using white light imaging (WLI), whereas purple mucosa surrounded part or all of cancers appearing orange-red, orange or orange-white using LCI. Greater color differences were seen using LCI compared to WLI, including flat-type cancers, leading to higher contrast. The surrounding purple mucosa corresponded histologically to intestinal metaplasia, facilitating the identification of malignant lesions. Forty lesions (83%) with purple mucosa and eight lesions (17%) with non-purple mucosa in areas of chronic gastritis were diagnosed as intestinal metaplasia by biopsy (83% accuracy). Color component values of purple mucosa differ significantly from those of non-purple mucosae. CONCLUSIONS LCI images have higher color contrast between early gastric cancers and surrounding mucosa compared to WLI. A characteristic purple color around gastric cancers using LCI represents intestinal metaplasia.
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Chen H, Wang H, Wu X, Liu Y, Wu Q, Lu Y, Lin X, Fan D, Li C. Predictability of gastric intestinal metaplasia by patchy lavender color seen on linked color imaging endoscopy. Lasers Med Sci 2019; 34:1791-1797. [PMID: 30903528 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-019-02775-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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We aimed to investigate the ability of linked color imaging (LCI) versus white light endoscopy (WLE) to detect gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM). One hundred and seven participants who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were included. Under WLE endoscopy, biopsies were performed on any suspected abnormal mucosal changes. Under LCI endoscopy, we tested whether the specific color feature of patchy lavender color (PLC) pathologically indicated GIM. Biopsies were randomly performed in participants who had neither PLC nor suspected lesions. The detection abilities of LCI and WLE were assessed by comparison of histological and endoscopic findings. A total of 41 participants had histological GIM. The total diagnostic accuracy rate for GIM by LCI was 79.44%, higher than that of WLE (40.19%) (P < 0.001). Moreover, LCI with targeted biopsies showed a significantly increased ability to detect GIM (P < 0.001). PLC observed in the gastric mucosa on LCI can guide endoscopic biopsies and increase the detection rate of GIM. Thus, LCI could be a good tool for detecting GIM. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: ChiCTR-DDD-17011326).
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- Honglei Chen
- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Colorectal and Pelvic Floor Diseases, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510655, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Rondonotti E, Paggi S, Amato A, Mogavero G, Andrealli A, Conforti FS, Conte D, Spinzi G, Radaelli F. Blue-light imaging compared with high-definition white light for real-time histology prediction of colorectal polyps less than 1 centimeter: a prospective randomized study. Gastrointest Endosc 2019; 89:554-564.e1. [PMID: 30273590 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2018.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Blue-light imaging (BLI) is a new chromoendoscopy technique, potentially useful for differentiating neoplastic from nonneoplastic lesions. The present study was aimed at comparing BLI with high-definition white light (HDWL) in the real-time histology prediction of colon polyps <10 mm. METHODS Consecutive outpatients undergoing colonoscopy with the ELUXEO 7000 endoscopy platform and 760 series video colonoscopes (Fujifilm Co, Tokyo, Japan) who had at least 1 polyp <10 mm were randomized to BLI or HDWL for polyp characterization. The accuracy of high-confidence real-time histology prediction (adenoma vs not adenoma) by either BLI or HDWL for polyps <10 mm (primary end-point) and diminutive (≤5 mm) polyps was calculated, along with sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values, with histopathology as the reference standard. RESULTS A total of 483 polyps were detected in 245 randomized patients (125 and 120 in the BLI and HDWL arms, respectively). A total of 358 were diminutive, and 283 were adenomas. Overall, 222 (85.7%) and 193 (86.1%) polyps were characterized with high confidence by BLI and HDWL, respectively (P = .887), with an overall accuracy of 92% and 84%, respectively (P = .011). The accuracy was significantly higher by BLI than HDWL, also for diminutive polyps (92% vs 83%; P = .008). When BLI was used, the negative predictive value for diminutive rectosigmoid polyps was 88%, and the post-polypectomy surveillance interval was correctly attributed in 85.7% and 93.7% of patients, respectively, according to U.S. and European guidelines. CONCLUSION BLI was superior to HDWL for the real-time prediction of histology in polyps <10 mm. A BLI-dedicated classification might further improve the endoscopist performance. (Clinical trial registration number: NCT03274115.).
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Valduce Hospital, Como, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Valduce Hospital, Como, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Valduce Hospital, Como, Italy; Gastroenterology Unit, Biomedical Department of Internal and Specialized Medicine (Di.Bi.M.I.S.), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Valduce Hospital, Como, Italy; Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Valduce Hospital, Como, Italy
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Yoshida N, Naito Y, Inada Y, Itoh Y, Lee SP, Kim JH, Sung IK, Park HS, Han HS, Nakanishi M, Kishimoto M, Lee SY. Cross-national analysis about the difference of histopathological management in Tis and T1 colorectal cancer between Japan and Korea. J Anus Rectum Colon 2019; 3:18-26. [PMID: 31559363 PMCID: PMC6752126 DOI: 10.23922/jarc.2017-031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES There are differences in each country with regards to histopathological managements of colorectal cancer (CRC), such as definition of Tis and lymphatic and venous invasion. In this study, we compared Tis and T1 CRC in Japan and Korea. METHODS We retrospectively compared various clinical characteristics of consecutive patients who had Tis and T1 CRCs and who were newly diagnosed between 2010 and 2014 at the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine (Japan) and the Konkuk University (Korea). RESULTS Three hundred and sixty-five cases of T1 cancer and 510 cases of Tis cancer from 726 Japanese and 149 Korean patients were included. The rate of Tis in Japan was higher than in Korea (59.8% vs. 51.0%, P = 0.047), according to the difference of definition of Tis. In the analyses of 365 T1 CRCs, median age was higher in Japan than Korea (67.8 ± 10.6 vs. 62.2 ± 10.1, P < 0.001). Right-sided lesions were more frequent in Japan than they were in Korea (38.7% vs. 22.2%, P < 0.001). The rates of venous and lymphatic invasion were higher in Japan than they were in Korea (venous: 18.6% vs. 1.4%, P < 0.001, lymphatic: 25.3% vs. 13.7%, P = 0.042), according to the different methods of immunohistochemical examinations used (Japan: E-HE and D2-40, Korea: ERG). CONCLUSIONS Our study of T1 CRC showed that there were differences between Japan and Korea in tumor location, elderly incidence, and histopathological lymphatic and venous invasion. Additionally, rates of Tis were different between the two countries. In this international study for CRC, it is considered that we have to pay attention regarding the difference of histopathological definition and method in each country.
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- Naohisa Yoshida
- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Subramaniam S, Hayee B, Aepli P, Schoon E, Stefanovic M, Kandiah K, Thayalasekaran S, Alkandari A, Bassett P, Coron E, Pech O, Hassan C, Neumann H, Bisschops R, Repici A, Bhandari P. Optical diagnosis of colorectal polyps with Blue Light Imaging using a new international classification. United European Gastroenterol J 2019; 7:316-325. [PMID: 31080616 DOI: 10.1177/2050640618822402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Blue Light Imaging (BLI) is a new imaging technology that enhances mucosal surface and vessel patterns. A specific BLI classification was recently developed to enable better characterisation of colorectal polyps (BLI Adenoma Serrated International Classification (BASIC)). The aim of this study was to validate the diagnostic performance of BASIC in predicting polyp histology in experienced and trainee endoscopists. Methods Five experienced and five trainee endoscopists evaluated high-definition white light (HDWL) and BLI images from 45 small polyps to assess baseline accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values (NPVs) of polyp histology. Each endoscopist was trained with the BLI classification before repeating the exercise. Results were compared pre- and post-training. Results The overall pre-training accuracy improved from 87% to 94%. The sensitivity and NPV of adenoma diagnosis also improved significantly from 79% to 96% and 81% to 95% with BASIC training. This improvement was noted in both groups. The interobserver level of agreement was very good (K = 0.90) in the experienced cohort and good (K = 0.66) in the trainee group post-training. Conclusions BLI is a useful tool for optical diagnosis, and the use of BASIC with adequate training can significantly improve the accuracy, sensitivity and NPV of adenoma diagnosis.
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- Sharmila Subramaniam
- Department of Gastroenterology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Luzerner Kantonspittal, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Diagnostični center Bled, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire and Faculté de Médecine de Nantes, Institut des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, Nantes, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Interventional Endoscopy, St John of God Hospital, Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nuovo Regina Margherita Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
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Dohi O, Yagi N, Naito Y, Fukui A, Gen Y, Iwai N, Ueda T, Yoshida N, Kamada K, Uchiyama K, Takagi T, Konishi H, Yanagisawa A, Itoh Y. Blue laser imaging-bright improves the real-time detection rate of early gastric cancer: a randomized controlled study. Gastrointest Endosc 2019; 89:47-57. [PMID: 30189197 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2018.08.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Blue laser imaging-bright (BLI-bright) has shown promise as a more useful tool for detection of early gastric cancer (EGC) than white-light imaging (WLI). However, the diagnostic performance of BLI-bright in the detection of EGC has not been investigated. We aimed to compare real-time detection rates of WLI with that of BLI-bright for EGC. METHODS This was a prospective, randomized, controlled study in 2 Japanese academic centers. We investigated 629 patients undergoing follow-up endoscopy for atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia or surveillance after endoscopic resection of EGC. Patients were randomly assigned to receive primary WLI followed by BLI-bright or primary BLI-bright followed by WLI. The real-time detection rates of EGC were compared between primary WLI and primary BLI-bright. RESULTS There were 298 patients in each group. The real-time detection rate of EGC with primary BLI-bright was significantly greater than that with primary WLI (93.1% vs 50.0%; P = .001). Primary BLI-bright had a significantly greater ability to detect EGCs in patients with a history of endoscopic resection for EGC, no Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach after eradication therapy, lesions with an open-type atrophic border, lesions in the lower third of the stomach, depressed-type lesions, small lesions measuring <10 mm and 10 to 20 mm in diameter, reddish lesions, well-differentiated adenocarcinomas, and lesions with a depth of invasion of T1a. CONCLUSIONS BLI-bright has a higher real-time detection rate for EGC than WLI. BLI-bright should be performed during surveillance endoscopy in patients at high risk for EGC. (Clinical trial registration number: UMIN000011324.).
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- Osamu Dohi
- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, North Medical Center, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Gastroenterology, Asahi University Hospital, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, North Medical Center, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, North Medical Center, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan; Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, North Medical Center, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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Blue laser imaging: a new image-enhanced endoscopy for the diagnosis of colorectal lesions. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018; 30:1514-1520. [PMID: 30281534 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000001278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Image-enhanced endoscopy enables real-time differential diagnosis of colorectal lesions through the observation of microvascular architecture. PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of using blue laser imaging (BLI) for capillary pattern analysis in the differential diagnosis of neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions. PATIENTS AND METHODS This prospective study included 920 consecutive superficial lesions diagnosed in 457 patients. The capillary pattern was analysed using BLI-bright magnification on the basis of the Teixeira classification. Histopathology was used as the reference standard. RESULTS The adenoma detection rate was 42.3%, with a mean of 0.95 adenomas per patient. Neoplastic lesions were predominant (70.3%), of which 33 (5.1%) had advanced histology. Neoplastic progression was significantly increased in patients aged at least 50 years, in lesions at least 10 mm and in lesions located in the right colon (P<0.01). BLI-based capillary pattern analysis showed 95.5% accuracy, 95.7% sensitivity, 95.2% specificity, 97.9% positive predictive value and 90.3% negative predictive value in the diagnosis of neoplastic lesions. For 672 diminutive lesions (≤5 mm), BLI-based capillary pattern analysis showed 95.7% accuracy, 96.6% sensitivity, 93.6% specificity, 97.2% positive predictive value and 92.2% negative predictive value. Analysing only lesions up to 5 mm in the rectum and sigmoid colon, the values were 95.2, 93.9, 96.5, 95.8 and 94.8%, respectively. CONCLUSION BLI associated with magnification yielded excellent results for the real-time predictive histological diagnosis of colorectal lesions.
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Sakamoto T, Ramaraj R, Tomizawa Y, Cho H, Matsuda T, Saito Y. Clinical significance of colorectal polyp detection on colonoscopy insertion. United European Gastroenterol J 2018; 7:125-129. [PMID: 30788124 DOI: 10.1177/2050640618809263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Colorectal lesions are generally evaluated during the withdrawal phase of colonoscopy. Minimising the risk of missed lesions is crucial to determine an appropriate future surveillance colonoscopy interval. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of detecting sigmoid colon lesions during the insertion phase. Methods This retrospective study included 172 consecutive patients undergoing colonoscopy between October 2017 and April 2018. The total number of detected polyps, mean polyps per procedure, mean polyps per positive procedure, and histological and clinical characteristics of detected lesions were recorded. The primary endpoint was the difference in sigmoid colon polyp detection rates during insertion and withdrawal. Results A total of 172 colonoscopies were performed for each patient and 322 lesions were detected. Sixty-two (19%) polyps were detected during insertion, 312 (97%) during withdrawal, and 52 (16%) during both insertion and withdrawal. Although all polyps except for those in the sigmoid colon could be detected during withdrawal, 10 of 87 (11%) polyps in the sigmoid colon could only be detected during insertion. Conclusions In this study, attempts to detect polyps, even in the insertion phase, showed the clinical significance to decrease the risk of missed adenomatous polyps in the sigmoid colon.
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- Taku Sakamoto
- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff, UK
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- Division of Gastroenterology Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle USA
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Endoscopy Division, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Takahashi H, Miura Y, Osawa H, Takezawa T, Ino Y, Okada M, Lefor AK, Yamamoto H. Blue Laser Imaging with a Small-Caliber Endoscope Facilitates Detection of Early Gastric Cancer. Clin Endosc 2018; 52:273-277. [PMID: 30103296 PMCID: PMC6547336 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2018.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Conventional endoscopy often misses early gastric cancers with minimal red discoloration because they cannot be distinguished from inflamed mucosa. We treated a patient with a small early gastric cancer that was difficult to diagnose using conventional endoscopy. Conventional endoscopy using a small-caliber endoscope showed only subtle red discoloration of the gastric mucosa. However, blue laser imaging showed a clearly discolored area measuring 10 mm in diameter around the red lesion, which was distinct from the surrounding inflamed mucosa. Irregular vessels on the tumor surface (suspicious for early gastric cancer) were observed even with small-caliber endoscopy. Biopsy revealed a well-moderately differentiated tubular adenocarcinoma, and endoscopic submucosal dissection was performed. Histopathological examination of the specimen confirmed well-moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma localized to the mucosa with slight depression compared to the surrounding mucosa, consistent with the endoscopic findings. This small early gastric cancer became clearly visible with blue laser imaging using small-caliber endoscopy.
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- Haruo Takahashi
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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Kagemoto K, Okamoto K, Takaoka T, Sato Y, Kitamura S, Kimura T, Sogabe M, Miyamoto H, Muguruma N, Tsuneyama K, Takayama T. Detection of aberrant crypt foci with image-enhanced endoscopy. Endosc Int Open 2018; 6:E924-E933. [PMID: 30123821 PMCID: PMC6095220 DOI: 10.1055/a-0621-8794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background and study aims Conventional detection of aberrant crypt foci (ACF) with dye-spraying and magnifying observation is labor- and skill-intensive. We performed a prospective non-inferiority study to investigate the utility of image-enhanced endoscopy (IEE) for detection of ACF. Patients and methods Patients with a history of colorectal neoplasm were eligible. The number of ACF in the lower rectum was counted first using IEE magnification with narrow-band imaging (NBI) or blue-laser imaging (BLI), and subsequently using the methylene blue method. The primary endpoint was the ACF detection rate with IEE, i. e., the number of ACF detected with IEE relative to the number of ACF detected with methylene blue. The secondary endpoints were bowel preparation time, ACF detection time, and the detection rate with NBI or BLI. Results A total of 40 patients were enrolled (NBI 20 and BLI 20). The overall detection rate for ACF with IEE was 81.7 % (503/616; 95 %CI 78.8 - 84.6 %), meeting the primary endpoint. The detection rate for ACF with BLI (84.9 %, 258/304) was significantly higher than with NBI (78.5 %, 245/312; P < 0.05). Both bowel preparation time and ACF detection time were significantly shorter with IEE versus the methylene blue method ( P < 0.01, respectively). The detection rates for dysplastic and non-dysplastic ACF with IEE were 84.4 % (27/32) and 80.3 % (469/584), respectively. Conclusion IEE is able to detect ACF during colonoscopy with sensitivity non-inferior to that of the conventional methylene blue method. IEE is simpler than the methylene blue method and is therefore a potentially useful new tool for ACF detection.
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- Kaizo Kagemoto
- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Oncology, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima University Graduate School, Japan,Corresponding author Tetsuji Takayama MD, PhD Department of Gastroenterology and OncologyInstitute of Biomedical SciencesTokushima University Graduate School3-18-15, Kuramoto-choTokushima City, 770-8503 Japan+81-88-633-9235
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