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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Nov 10, 2015; 7(16): 1216-1221
Published online Nov 10, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i16.1216
Table 1 Overview of current status of magnification narrow band imaging technology in duodenum
MeritsReal time assessment of duodenal villous morphology with excellent accuracy Enables targeted biopsy of abnormal appearing area
DemeritsAdded procedure time and cost
Potential applicationsAssessment of duodenal villous atrophy in malabsorption syndromes Data on role in assessing duodenal neoplastic lesion is still preliminary