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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Dec 16, 2013; 5(12): 584-589
Published online Dec 16, 2013. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i12.584
Published online Dec 16, 2013. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v5.i12.584
Narrow band imaging with magnification for the diagnosis of lesions in the upper gastrointestinal tract
Rajvinder Singh, Asif Hussain, Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia 5112, Australia
Cheong Kuan Loong, Department of Medicine, Hospital Queen Elizabeth, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88300, Malaysia
Author contributions: Singh R, Hussain A and Loong CK solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Rajvinder Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Lyell McEwen Hospital, Adelaide, Haydown Road Elizabeth Vale, South Australia 5112, Australia. rajvinder.singh@health.sa.gov.au
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Received: August 22, 2013
Revised: November 2, 2013
Accepted: November 15, 2013
Published online: December 16, 2013
Revised: November 2, 2013
Accepted: November 15, 2013
Published online: December 16, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: Narrow band imaging with magnifying endoscopy has shown promising results in improving detection and characterization of gastrointestinal lesions. This may allow better targeting of biopsies, improved prediction of histology, appropriate treatment and better patient outcomes. Most studies have been conducted in expert centers and carried out only by one or a few observers. Large-scale prospective multi center randomized trials are needed to duplicate the results achieved in these institutions.