Learn the Basics of Optical Endomicroscopy
Published on Tue Apr 23, 2013
Optical endomicroscopy (confocal endomicroscopy) is a new technique that has been developed to take high resolution images within optically thick tissue in real time. This technique is useful in detection of pre-cancerous conditions, Barrett’s esophagus, and lesions in the colon and rectum. “Optical microscopy is also used to enhance the analysis of pancreatic cysts during endoscopic Ultrasound and fine needle [...]