ISSN:
1435-604X
Keywords:
Biopsy
;
Fluorescence
;
Optical
;
Raman
;
Spectroscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
,
Physics
,
Technology
Notes:
Abstract The early diagnosis of gastrointestinal malignancy will allow eradication of the disease prior to invasive cancer. At present, fluorescence spectroscopy offers the most realistic prospect of an early clinical system and is currently under evaluation. Optical coherence tomography can differentiate the layers of the oesophageal wall and has greater reolution than ultrasound. Although complicated, Raman spectroscopy offers the greatest information with possible development of a molecular endoscope.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00592955
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