White Paper AGA: Advanced Imaging in Barrett's Esophagus Journal Article

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Authors: Sharma, P; Brill, J.; Canto, M.; DeMarco, D.; Fennerty, B.; Gupta, N; Laine, L.; Lieberman, D; Lightdale, C.; Montgomery, E.; Odze, R.; Tokar, J.; Kochman, M.
Article Title: White Paper AGA: Advanced Imaging in Barrett's Esophagus
Abstract: Enhanced imaging technologies such as narrow band imaging, flexible spectral imaging color enhancement, i-Scan, confocal laser endomicroscopy, and optical coherence tomography are readily available for use by endoscopists in routine clinical practice. In November 2014, the American Gastroenterological Association's Center for GI Innovation and Technology conducted a 2-day workshop to discuss endoscopic image enhancement technologies, focusing on their role in 2 specific clinical conditions (colon polyps and Barrett's esophagus) and on issues relating to training and implementation of these technologies (white papers). Although the majority of the studies that use enhanced imaging technologies have been positive, these techniques ideally need to be validated in larger cohorts and in community centers. As it stands today, detailed endoscopic examination with high-definition white-light endoscopy and random 4-quadrant biopsy remains the standard of care. However, the workshop panelists agreed that in the hands of endoscopists who have met the preservation and incorporation of valuable endoscopic innovation thresholds (diagnostic accuracy) with enhanced imaging techniques (specific technologies), use of the technique in Barrett's esophagus patients is appropriate.
Journal Title: Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
Volume: 13
Issue: 13
ISSN: 1542-7714; 1542-3565
Publisher: Elsevier Inc  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2015
Start Page: 2209
End Page: 2218
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1016/j.cgh.2015.09.017
Notes: CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 101160775; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/07/22 [received]; 2015/09/16 [revised]; 2015/09/21 [accepted]; 2015/10/14 [aheadofprint]; ppublish