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Study findings on endoscopy are outlined in reports from University of Amsterdam

Published in Medical Device Business Week, August 19th, 2009

According to a study from Netherlands, "Autofluorescence imaging is a novel imaging technique that may improve the detection of early, neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus. Autofluorescence imaging is, however, associated with a 40% to 81% false-positive rate."

"Our purpose was to identify endoscopic features that may predict the presence of early neoplasia in autofluorescence-positive areas. Descriptive and prospective cohort study. Tertiary referral centers for the detection and treatment of early Barrett's neoplasia. Undergoing autofluorescence endoscopy High-quality images with autofluorescence imaging and white-light endoscopy were obtained with corresponding...

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