Author:
Dhali Arkadeep,Maity Rick,Rathna Roger B,Biswas Jyotirmoy
Abstract
Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is a novel endoscopic modality that provides real-time histological information via high-resolution magnified view of the mucosa. CLE has a higher sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy in detecting atrophic gastritis as compared to chromoendoscopy and narrow-band imaging. It can even predict low-grade and high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia by analyzing gastric pit patterns. CLE may have some advantages over the standard biopsy protocol, such as higher diagnostic yield and fewer biopsy requirements. Its diagnostic accuracy in detecting superficial gastric cancer is higher than that of white-light endoscopy. Inherent limitations, such as a narrow field of vision, can be surpassed by technological advancements and integration with other detection methods. Artificial intelligence holds promise in automated analysis of histopathological images. Thus, CLE can be helpful in screening for early gastric cancer and may help reduce the risk of complications from repeated biopsies, such as mucosal damage, bleeding, and infection.
Publisher
Baishideng Publishing Group Inc.
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