Diagnostic accuracy of narrow‐band imaging endoscopy with targeted biopsies compared with standard endoscopy with random biopsies in patients with Barrett's esophagus: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15577
Abstract: Endoscopic surveillance for dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus (BE) with random biopsies is the primary diagnostic tool for monitoring clinical progression into esophageal adenocarcinoma. As an alternative, narrow‐band imaging (NBI) endoscopy offers targeted biopsies that can… read more here.
Keywords: band imaging; random biopsies; barrett esophagus; narrow band ... See more keywords
Are random biopsies still useful for the detection of neoplasia in patients with IBD undergoing surveillance colonoscopy with chromoendoscopy?
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2016-311892
Abstract: Background Colonoscopy with pan-chromoendoscopy (CE) is superior to standard colonoscopy in detecting neoplasia in patients with IBD. Performing random biopsies in unsuspicious mucosa after CE remains controversial. Methods Consecutive patients with IBD who underwent surveillance… read more here.
Keywords: patients ibd; random biopsies; neoplasia patients; colonoscopy ... See more keywords