Abstract

MARTINEZ B, Yolette; RUIZ, María Elena  and  MADRID, Ilbia. Experiencia con cromoendoscopia virtual computarizada (fice) para la descripción y caracterización de lesiones colorectales . Gen [online]. 2011, vol.65, n.1, pp.34-37. ISSN 0016-3503.

The computed virtual chromoendoscopy imaging technique is based on narrowing the bandwidth of the conventional endoscopic image arithmetically, using spectral estimation technology. This study includes 247 consecutive patients (83/33.5% males, 164/66.5% females) who had a colonoscopy performed between April 2007 and May 2009. A comparison was made between direct visualization with FICE and recorded images and the fi nal diagnosis made by biopsy, polipectomy or endoscopic mucosal resection. The sampling was evaluated by two experts’ GI pathologist. The application of this new technology combined with high resolution endoscopy has promising areas of development in the description of pathologic mucosal changes and microvessels. This advanced technology allows an increased correlation between the images processed and the histological results.

Keywords : Computed virtual chromoendoscopy; spectral estimation; FICE.