Measuring Barrett's Epithelial Thickness with Volumetric Laser Endomicroscopy as a Biomarker to Guide Treatment.

Iris J M LevinkH C WolfsenP D SiersemaM B WallaceG J Tearney

Published in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2019)

We developed an algorithm that improves VLE visualization of the mucosal layers of the esophageal wall and enables rapid and reliable measurement of BET. Interobserver variability measurements were significantly reduced when using contrast enhancement. Studies are underway to correlate BET with treatment response.

Keyphrases

machine learning
magnetic resonance
optical coherence tomography
contrast enhanced
high speed
sensitive detection
quantum dots