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ArticleEndoscopy2018

Detection of early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus using lectin-based near-infrared imaging: an ex vivo study on human tissue.

André A Neves, Massimiliano Di Pietro, Maria O'Donovan, Dale J Waterhouse, Sarah E Bohndiek, Kevin M Brindle, Rebecca C Fitzgerald

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Article in Endoscopy, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers.

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17 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

André A NevesCancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka-Shing Centre, Cambridge, UK.
Massimiliano Di Pietro *Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka-Shing Centre, Cambridge, UK.
Maria O'DonovanDepartment of Histopathology, Cambridge University Hospitals, Cambridge, UK.
Dale J WaterhouseCancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka-Shing Centre, Cambridge, UK.
Sarah E BohndiekCancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka-Shing Centre, Cambridge, UK.
Kevin M BrindleCancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, Li Ka-Shing Centre, Cambridge, UK.
Rebecca C FitzgeraldMedical Research Council, Cancer Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
Cancer Research UK Cambridge Center · GBCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · GBUniversity of Cambridge · GB

Funding

Cancer Research UK 16267Cancer Research UK 16465Cancer Research UK 17242Cancer Research UK 21102Cancer Research UK 21142Medical Research Council MC_PC_13059
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND STUDY

aimsEndoscopic surveillance for Barrett's esophagus (BE) is limited by long procedure times and sampling error. Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging minimizes tissue autofluorescence and optical scattering. We assessed the feasibility of a topically applied NIR dye-labeled lectin for the detection of early neoplasia in BE in an ex vivo setting.

methodsConsecutive patients undergoing endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) for BE-related early neoplasia were recruited. Freshly collected EMR specimens were sprayed at the bedside with fluorescent lectin and then imaged. Punch biopsies were collected from each EMR under NIR light guidance. We compared the fluorescence intensity from dysplastic and nondysplastic areas within EMRs and from punch biopsies with different histological grades.

results29 EMR specimens were included from 17 patients. A significantly lower fluorescence was found for dysplastic regions across whole EMR specimens (

conclusionLectin-based NIR imaging can differentiate dysplastic from nondysplastic Barrett's mucosa ex vivo.

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AgedAged, 80 and overBarrett EsophagusBiopsyEndoscopic Mucosal ResectionEsophageal NeoplasmsEsophagusFeasibility StudiesFemaleFluorescenceHumansHyperplasiaLectinsMaleMiddle AgedMolecular ImagingLectins

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PMCPMC6193410
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