Application of Autofluorescence Endoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening: Rationale and an Update

As the result of basic researches, several intravital fluorophores have been determined so far in human colorectal tissue. Autofluorescence endoscopy (AFE) can detect slight alterations in their distribution and concentration during the colorectal carcinogenesis process and, thus facilitate noninvas...

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Main Authors: Hiroyuki Aihara, Hisao Tajiri, Takeshi Suzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/971383