Narrow band imaging in gynecology: A new diagnostic approach with improved visual identification (Review)

Kisu I, Kouji Banno, Iori Kisu, Banno K, Kosuke Tsuji, Tsuji K, Kenta Masuda, Masuda K, Arisa Ueki, Ueki A, Yusuke Kobayashi, Kobayashi Y, Wataru Yamagami, Yamagami W, Susumu N, Nobuyuki Susumu, Daisuke Aoki, Aoki D
International journal of oncology · 2011 · vol. 40(2) , pp. 350–6 · doi:10.3892/ijo.2011.1226 · PMID:21993358 · W2078549668
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Narrow band imaging (NBI) in gynecological endoscopy enhances visualization of mucosal and capillary structures, potentially improving lesion detection, although its clinical utility remains under investigation.

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This review describes narrow band imaging (NBI), an endoscopic technique that enhances mucosal microstructure and capillary visualization by shifting light to narrow wavelengths, and surveys its emerging gynecologic uses. It notes that while NBI has shown improved qualitative assessment of lesion characteristics in gastrointestinal endoscopy and has been applied in gynecologic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, it remains experimental in this setting; no studies are cited demonstrating improved clinical outcomes. The review also states that NBI utility for diagnosis of endometrial lesions and endometriosis has been shown. Relevance to endometriosis: the paper explicitly discusses NBI diagnostic utility for endometriosis within gynecologic endoscopy, despite broader emphasis on NBI’s overall applications in gynecology.

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Narrow band imaging (NBI) is a new endoscopic technique in which images of mucosal microstructures and capillary structures are enhanced by shifting the light spectrum to a narrow band. Image-enhanced gastrointestinal endoscopy using NBI has improved the qualitative diagnosis of the grade and depth of invasion of an atypical lesion. NBI is currently not commonly used in gynecological endoscopy, but has recently been applied in laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. The utility of NBI for diagnosis of endometrial lesions and endometriosis has also been shown. In gynecological endoscopy, NBI provides enhanced images of mucosal microstructures and capillary structures and improves visual identification of lesions. Therefore, image-enhanced observation using NBI is likely to be useful for improved detection of lesions in endoscopic diagnosis. However, this technique remains experimental so far, and no study has demonstrated improved clinical outcome using this technique. In this review, we discuss the utility and potential applications of NBI in clinical practice in gynecology.
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Print ISSN: 1019-6439 Online ISSN: 1791-2423 International Journal of Molecular Medicine is an international journal devoted to molecular mechanisms of human disease. International Journal of Oncology is an international journal devoted to oncology research and cancer treatment. Covers molecular medicine topics such as pharmacology, pathology, genetics, neuroscience, infectious diseases, molecular cardiology, and molecular surgery. Oncology Reports is an international journal devoted to fundamental and applied research in Oncology. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine is an international journal devoted to laboratory and clinical medicine. Oncology Letters is an international journal devoted to Experimental and Clinical Oncology. Explores a wide range of biological and medical fields, including pharmacology, genetics, microbiology, neuroscience, and molecular cardiology. International journal addressing all aspects of oncology research, from tumorigenesis and oncogenes to chemotherapy and metastasis. Multidisciplinary open-access journal spanning biochemistry, genetics, neuroscience, environmental health, and synthetic biology. Open-access journal combining biochemistry, pharmacology, immunology, and genetics to advance health through functional nutrition. Publishes open-access research on using epigenetics to advance understanding and treatment of human disease. An International Open Access Journal Devoted to General Medicine. Review Open Access - Authors: - Pages: 350-356|Published online on: October 6, 2011https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2011.1226 - Expand metrics + Narrow band imaging (NBI) is a new endoscopic technique in which images of mucosal microstructures and capillary structures are enhanced by shifting the light spectrum to a narrow band. Image-enhanced gastrointestinal endoscopy using NBI has improved the qualitative diagnosis of the grade and depth of invasion of an atypical lesion. NBI is currently not commonly used in gynecological endoscopy, but has recently been applied in laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. The utility of NBI for diagnosis of endometrial lesions and endometriosis has also been shown. In gynecological endoscopy, NBI provides enhanced images of mucosal microstructures and capillary structures and improves visual identification of lesions. Therefore, image-enhanced observation using NBI is likely to be useful for improved detection of lesions in endoscopic diagnosis. However, this technique remains experimental so far, and no study has demonstrated improved clinical outcome using this technique. In this review, we discuss the utility and potential applications of NBI in clinical practice in gynecology. Copy and paste a formatted citation Spandidos Publications style Kisu I, Banno K, Tsuji K, Masuda K, Ueki A, Kobayashi Y, Yamagami W, Susumu N and Aoki D: Narrow band imaging in gynecology: A new diagnostic approach with improved visual identification (Review). Int J Oncol 40: 350-356, 2012. APA Kisu, I., Banno, K., Tsuji, K., Masuda, K., Ueki, A., Kobayashi, Y. ... Aoki, D. (2012). Narrow band imaging in gynecology: A new diagnostic approach with improved visual identification (Review). International Journal of Oncology, 40, 350-356. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2011.1226 MLA Kisu, I., Banno, K., Tsuji, K., Masuda, K., Ueki, A., Kobayashi, Y., Yamagami, W., Susumu, N., Aoki, D."Narrow band imaging in gynecology: A new diagnostic approach with improved visual identification (Review)". International Journal of Oncology 40.2 (2012): 350-356. Chicago Kisu, I., Banno, K., Tsuji, K., Masuda, K., Ueki, A., Kobayashi, Y., Yamagami, W., Susumu, N., Aoki, D."Narrow band imaging in gynecology: A new diagnostic approach with improved visual identification (Review)". International Journal of Oncology 40, no. 2 (2012): 350-356. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2011.1226

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Diagnostic Imaging Genital Diseases, Female Hysteroscopy Diagnostic Imaging Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Genital Diseases, Female Gynecology Humans Hysteroscopy

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