Comparison of narrow-band imaging with autofluorescence imaging for endoscopic detection of squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil.

Jaroslav SybaK TrnkovaL DostalovaM VotavaE LukesovaS NovakM KanaM TesarovaMichal Zábrodský Jan Plzák Petr Lukes

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

The results show that AFI obtained better results for assessing the extent of tonsillar cancers than NBI. Both methods were proven to be equal in the visualization of endoscopic malignancy-determining signs. Both are useful even for less experienced evaluators.

Keyphrases

squamous cell carcinoma
high resolution
ultrasound guided
mass spectrometry
radiation therapy
young adults
rectal cancer
childhood cancer