窄带成像技术结合放大内镜在早期胃癌诊断中的价值研究

目的评价窄带成像技术（NBI）结合放大内镜在早期胃癌诊断中的应用价值。方法2008年3月至2008年12月经普通内镜发现存在胃黏膜可疑病灶且符合研究要求的患者共56例,行NBI结合放大内镜及靛胭脂染色检查,对NBI、靛胭脂染色诊断的胃黏膜腺管及微血管形态的清晰程度评分进行比较。内镜检查之后对所检查部位进行靶向活检,将NBI结合放大内镜及靛胭脂染色检查结果及病理检查结果进行比较。结果56例中有16例经病理诊断为早期胃癌。将NBI结合放大内镜及靛胭脂染色检查结果及病理检查结果进行统计得出：NBI结合放大内镜诊断早期胃癌的诊断符合率、敏感性、特异性、假阳性率、假阴性率分别为94．6％（53／56）、93．8％（15／16）、95．0％（38／40）、5．0％（2／40）、6．3％（1／16）;靛胭脂染色诊断早期胃癌的诊断符合率、敏感性、特异性分别为91．1％（51／56）、87．5％（14／16）、92．5％（37／40）,假阳性率、假阴性率分别为7．5％（3／40）、12．5％（2／16）;二者比较差异均无统计学意义（P均〉0．05）。NBI、靛胭脂染色诊断的胃黏膜腺管及微血管形态的清晰程度评分结果对比显示：NBI与靛胭脂染色在腺管结构显示方面无明显差别,但NBI显示微血管形态明显优于靛胭脂染色。结论NBI结合放大内镜可以提供清晰的胃黏膜血管图像,有助于早期胃癌的诊断,可提高活检检查的准确性,与靛胭脂染色联用可提高早期胃癌的诊断率。     

Prediction of submucosal gastric cancer by narrow-band imaging magnifying endoscopy

BackgroundThe features of gastric submucosal cancer revealed by magnifying endoscopy have not been reported. Aim of our study was to investigate whether magnifying endoscopy could contribute to the diagnosis of submucosal invasion.Patients and methodsIn this prospective, cross-sectional study, 197 lesions of gastric differentiated adenocarcinoma, diagnosed as mucosal cancer by conventional endoscopy, were observed by magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging, paying attention to the presence of a blurry mucosal pattern and an irregular mesh pattern. After endoscopic submucosal dissection, all lesions were examined histologically and the areas of two features were estimated.ResultsAmong the lesions examined, 177 were diagnosed histologically as mucosal cancer and 20 as submucosal cancer. Multivariate logistic regression analysis confirmed that a blurry mucosal pattern (odds ratio 12.15, 95% confidence interval 3.45–42.76, p = 0.000) and an irregular mesh pattern (22.55, 4.22–120.45, p = 0.000) were independent predictors of submucosal invasion.ConclusionsNarrow band imaging magnifying endoscopic features are useful for predicting submucosal invasion in gastric cancer.     

Topographic differences in gastric micromucosal patterns observed by magnifying endoscopy with narrow band imaging

Background and Aim: The distributions and grades of Helicobacter pylori induced gastritis are known to vary among H. pylori‐associated diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in distributions of gastric micromucosal structures observed by magnifying narrow band imaging (NBI) endoscopy among patients with different H. pylori‐associated diseases. Methods: Ninety‐five patients with active duodenal ulcers (n = 24) and diffuse‐type (n = 24) and intestinal‐type (n = 47) early gastric cancers were enrolled. The magnified NBI findings were evaluated at the lesser and greater curvatures in the upper gastric corpus and were classified according to the modified A‐B classification system. Biopsy specimens were also evaluated. Results: In a total of 190 areas observed with magnifying NBI, histological grading (inflammation, activity, atrophy and intestinal metaplasia) showed significant differences among the classified micromucosal patterns (P < 0.001). Types B‐1 and B‐2, with mild atrophic changes and few areas of intestinal metaplasia, were seen mostly in the duodenal ulcers group. Types B‐3 and A‐1, with moderate atrophic changes, were seen in the diffuse‐type early gastric cancers at the lesser curvature. Types A‐1 and A‐2, with severe atrophic change and a high frequency of intestinal metaplasia, were seen in the intestinal‐type early gastric cancers at the lesser curvature. The prevalence of micromucosal structures differed significantly among the three groups both at the lesser and greater curvatures (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Magnifying NBI endoscopy clearly revealed detailed micromorphological differences corresponding to the histology and endoscopic findings among patients with different H. pylori‐associated diseases.     

放大内镜窄带成像对慢性胃炎的诊断价值

目的探讨放大内镜窄带成像对慢性胃炎的诊断价值。方法110例患者接受放大内镜窄带成像检查,根据Tahara分型将观察到的胃黏膜细微结构分为0型、Ⅰ型、Ⅱ型、Ⅲ型,并与相应部位活检的病理组织学进行比较分析。结果放大内镜窄带成像下胃黏膜超微结构与胃炎的组织病理五个指标均明显相关,且与炎症的严重程度相关。从0型到Ⅰ型、Ⅱ型、Ⅲ型,反映了慢性胃炎病变发展由轻到重的一个过程。其中萎缩、肠化主要见于Ⅲ型。结论放大内镜窄带成像下胃黏膜分型与病理组织学存在密切关系,通过放大内镜窄带成像准确识别胃黏膜超微结构将有助于对萎缩、肠化生等常见胃黏膜病变的诊断。     

Usefulness of magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging for determining gastric tumor margin

Background and Aim: Magnifying endoscopy with narrow‐band imaging (ME‐NBI) enhances images of the irregular mucosal structures and microvessels of gastric carcinoma, and could be useful for determining the margin between cancerous and non‐cancerous mucosa. We evaluated the usefulness of ME‐NBI for determining the tumor margin compared with indigocarmine chromoendoscopy (ICC). Methods: The subjects were 110 patients (with 118 lesions) who underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection for gastric tumors. They were randomized into ME‐NBI and ICC groups. Marking was carried out by electrocautery with the tip of a high‐frequency snare at the tumor margins determined by each observation. The distance from the marking dots to the tumor margin was measured histopathologically in the resected specimens. Marking was diagnosed as accurate if the distance was less than 1 mm. Results: Of the 118 gastric lesions, 55 were allocated to the ME‐NBI group, and 63 to the ICC group. Seventeen lesions in the ME‐NBI group and 18 lesions in the ICC group were excluded because the distance from the marking dots to the tumor margin was immeasurable histopathologically. Thirty‐eight lesions in the ME‐NBI group and 45 lesions in the ICC group were evaluated. The rate of accurate marking of the ME‐NBI group was significantly higher than that of the ICC group (97.4% vs 77.8%, respectively; P‐value = 0.009). Conclusion: Magnifying endoscopy with narrow‐band imaging can identify gastric tumor margins more clearly than ICC.     

Narrow band imaging with magnification for the diagnosis of lesions in the upper gastrointestinal tract

Endoscopy plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal(GI)tract disorders.Chromoendoscopy has proven to be superior to white light endoscopy for early detection of various GI lesions.This has however been fraught with problems.The use of color stains,time taken to achieve an effect and the learning curve associated with the technique has been some of the pitfalls.Narrow band imaging(NBI)particularly in combination with magnifying endoscopy may allow the endoscopist to accomplish a fairly accurate diagnosis with good histological correlation similar to results achieved with chromoendoscopy.Such enhanced detection of pre-malignant and early neoplastic lesions in the gastrointestinal tract should allow better targeting of biopsies and could ultimately prove to be cost effective.Various studies have been done demonstrating the utility of this novel technology.This article will review the impact of NBI in the diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal tract disorders.     

Beneficial use of magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging for diagnosing a patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal

The patient was a 74-year-old woman. She visited a dermatology clinic with a complaint of discomfort in the anal region. Erosion was observed in the anal region, and biopsies were performed. She was diagnosed with Bowen's disease and was referred to the dermatology department of our hospital for treatment. At our department, an endoscopic examination was performed for assessing the extent of Bowen's disease in the rectum. A retroflexed view of the anal canal revealed a slightly raised lesion with a faded color and an irregular surface. Narrow-band imaging (NBI) revealed a whitish lesion with a relatively clear margin and brown dots on the inside. Magnifying endoscopy with NBI revealed abnormal microvessels with dilatation, tortuosity, caliber change and various shapes, which were quite similar to the intrapapillary capillary loop patterns of superficial esophageal cancer. A complete transanal resection of the anal mucosa was performed thereafter. The patient was diagnosed with a well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma on the basis of a pathological examination. An early diagnosis is critical for successful treatment of anal canal cancer. In this regard, magnifying endoscopy with NBI may be useful for determining the presence and extent of anal canal cancer.     

Esophageal adenocarcinoma with white opaque substance observed by magnifying endoscopy with narrow band imaging

White opaque substance (WOS) is observed in the gastric neoplasia of 0‐IIa type using magnifying endoscopy with narrow band imaging (NBI‐ME). Colonic and duodenal neoplasms with WOS have also been reported. Immunohistochemical examination with adipophilin reveals WOS in gastric neoplasms as lipid droplets, and WOS is specific for neoplasm with intestinal or gastrointestinal phenotype. We herein report a case of adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction with WOS. A male patient in his sixties was found by esophagogastroduodenoscopy to have an esophageal elevated lesion. NBI‐ME showed whitish deposits that looked similar to WOS in gastric neoplasms. The patient underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection and the lesion was resected in a single piece. This tumor had diffuse positivity for adipophilin and gastrointestinal phenotype.     

放大结合窄带成像在上消化道内镜检查中指导靶向活检的价值

目的探讨放大内镜（magnifying endoscopy,ME）结合窄带成像（narrow—band imaging,NBI）在上消化道胃镜检查中指导靶向活检的价值。方法筛选普通白光胃镜检查活检提示存在低级别上皮内瘤变的患者或直径大于2．0cm的胃溃疡患者,共200例,随机分成2组,2—4周复查胃镜。普通白光胃镜组：普通白光胃镜观察后局部活检。ME—NBI组：根据放大胃镜下表现,在病变最严重部位靶向活检。分析普通胃镜活检结果与ME—NBI靶向活检结果与最终病理诊断结果的关系。结果200例患者中,3例患者失访,共完成197例。普通白光胃镜组100例,其中食管病变23例,胃病变77例。ME—NBI组97例,其中食管病变19例,胃病变78例。ME-NBI组平均每例活检数（2．95块）与普通胃镜组（4．56块）相比差异具有统计学意义（P〈0．001）。与最终病理结果符合率：ME—NBI90．7％（88／97）,普通胃镜71．0％（71／100）。两组间差异具有统计学意义（P〈0．01）。结论ME—NBI技术操作简便,可清晰观察病灶微细结构,有助于提高早期上消化道肿瘤的靶向活检准确率,在常规胃镜检查中发现可疑病灶后,可使用ME．NBI观察,指导靶向活检。     

Diagnostic ability of blue laser imaging combined with magnifying endoscopy for early esophageal cancer

BackgroundBlue laser imaging (BLI) is a new image-enhanced endoscopy technique that utilizes a laser light source developed for narrow-band light observation.AimsTo evaluate the value of BLI combined with magnifying endoscopy (M-BLI) for the diagnosis of early esophageal cancers (EECs).MethodsThis single-center prospective study analyzed 149 patients with focal esophageal lesions detected with white light endoscopy (WLE) at Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University between April 2015 and June 2017. In this study, patients were examined sequentially with narrow-band imaging combined with magnifying endoscopy (M-NBI), M-BLI and 1.25% Lugol’s iodine chromoendoscopy. The concordance between endoscopic diagnosis and pathological diagnosis was evaluated using the agreement (kappa) test. The paired chi-square test was used to compare the concordance of M-NBI, M-BLI and Lugol’s iodine chromoendoscopy.ResultsThis study analyzed 153 lesions (four patients had two lesions each). The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, concordance rates and kappa value of M-BLI were 95.2%, 91.9%, 85.7%, 92.8% and 0.891, respectively; those of M-NBI were 95.2%, 92.8%, 87.5%, 93.5% and 0.906; and those of Lugol’s iodine chromoendoscopy were 95.2%, 94.6%, 91.3%, 94.8% and 0.936.ConclusionM-BLI has a diagnostic profile similar to that of M-NBI and could improve the accuracy of EEC diagnosis.     

常规放大内镜联合病理诊断消化道早期癌专家共识

食管癌和胃癌均为我国常见的恶性肿瘤,提高生存率的关键在于早期发现。放大内镜技术在消化道早期癌的筛查和诊断中具有重要意义。中华医学会消化内镜学分会消化系早癌内镜诊断与治疗协作组及《中华消化内镜杂志》编委会组织相关专家,在前期发布的《上消化道肿瘤高危人群放大内镜检查中西部专家意见》的基础上,经多次讨论,形成了本共识。共识主要针对常规应用放大内镜进行上消化道早期癌筛查及与病理诊断联合应用的开展方法进行阐述,并对常规放大内镜筛查应用的临床场景做进一步的细化,以期为消化道早期癌筛查工作提供参考。     

New approach to diagnosing ampullary tumors by magnifying endoscopy combined with a narrow-band imaging system

Background A newly developed narrow-band imaging (NBI) system, which uses modified optical filters, can yield clear images of microvessels and surface structure in gastric and colonic diseases. In the present study, we investigated the ability of magnifying endoscopy with NBI (MENBI) to diagnose and differentiate between benign and malignant ampullary tumors. Methods Fourteen patients, whose ampullas were noted to be significantly enlarged or protruding with conventional endoscopy, were enrolled in the study. Specimens, which were obtained by forceps biopsy, endoscopic papillectomy, and/or surgery, were retrieved for histopathological examination. The correlation between MENBI images and histopathological findings was investigated. MENBI findings were classified as I, oval-shaped villi; II, pinecone/leaf-shaped villi; or III, irregular/nonstructured. In addition, tortuous, dilated, and network-like vessels noted on the ampullary lesions with MENBI were defined as abnormal vessels. Results In 6 of 14 patients, the ampullary changes were proven to be inflammatory in forceps biopsy specimens, without any evidence of malignancy after more than 1 year of follow-up. In five patients, ampullary lesions were treated by endoscopic papillectomy, and in three, by pancreatoduodenectomy. All adenomas and adenocarcinomas had type II and/or type III surface structures, and patients whose ampulla had a type I surface structure had only inflammatory or hyperplastic changes. In addition, abnormal vessels were seen only in adenocarcinomas and never in adenomas. Conclusions MENBI has the ability and potential to predict histological characteristics of ampullary lesions.     

Diagnostic performance of routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy using magnifying endoscope with narrow‐band imaging for gastric cancer

Background and Aim

In Japan, an increase in the number of routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedures is expected because several studies have reported that endoscopy screening has reduced gastric cancer mortality. Magnifying narrow‐band imaging has been reported to be effective for accurate diagnosis of gastric abnormalities such as cancers, adenomas, and intestinal metaplasia. However, the efficacy of this method in routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy has not been clarified.

Methods

We divided 3763 patients into two groups. The non‐magnification group included 1842 patients who underwent endoscopy screening using GIF‐H260/LUCERA‐SPECTRUM between October 2014 and February 2015, whereas the magnification group included 1921 patients who underwent screening using GIF‐H290Z/LUCERA‐ELITE between March 2015 and May 2015. In the magnification group, diagnosis of cancer was conducted using the VS classification system. We did not carry out a biopsy when results were confirmed as non‐cancer using magnifying narrow‐band imaging. If cancer was diagnosed, or when a cancer or non‐cancer diagnosis was difficult, we carried out a biopsy. We analyzed and compared the diagnostic performance between the two groups.

Results

Gastric biopsy rate was significantly lower in the magnification group (29%) than in the non‐magnification group (41%) (P < 0.001). Positive predictive value (PPV) for gastric cancer was significantly higher in the magnification group (5.5%) than in the non‐magnification group (2.5%) (P < 0.001). Furthermore, PPV for gastric epithelial neoplasia was significantly higher in the magnification group (7.9%) than in the non‐magnification group (3.2%) (P < 0.001).

Conclusion

Magnifying narrow‐band imaging improves the diagnostic performance of routine esophagogastroduodenoscopy.     

窄带成像放大内镜鉴别大肠肿瘤性与非肿瘤性病变的价值

目的 探讨窄带成像放大内镜（NBI—ME）鉴别大肠肿瘤性与非肿瘤性病变表面网状微血管结构改变的临床价值。方法选择常规内镜检出大肠肿瘤性、非肿瘤性病变144处（102例）,记录NBI—ME观察病变表面微血管结构（CP）形态和染色放大内镜观察病变黏膜表面腺管开口（pit）形态。分析pit周围CP形态变化,比较两者形态间的关系。所有病变经内镜或手术治疗后行组织病理学检查。结果常规内镜鉴别病变是否为肿瘤性的准确率75．7％、敏感性85．1％、特异性40．0％,明显低于NBI—ME和染色放大内镜（P〈0．005）,NBI—ME和染色放大内镜间则未见差异。CP分型与pit分型对照,CP—Ⅰ型、Ⅱ型、Ⅳ型、Ⅵa型分别与pitⅠ型、Ⅱ型、Ⅳ型、Ⅴ1型间一致性达100％。144处病变中,内镜治疗129处,手术治疗15处。组织病理学检查：非肿瘤性30处（增生性息肉17处、炎症性息肉13处）;肿瘤性114处（腺瘤95处、腺癌19处）。结论初步显示NBI—ME和染色放大内镜之间具有正相关性,两种检查方法互补可作为当前鉴别大肠病变是否为肿瘤性的重要手段。     

窄带成像放大内镜对胃良恶性溃疡的鉴别诊断价值

目的探讨窄带成像放大内镜对胃良恶性溃疡的鉴别诊断价值。方法对常规内镜检查诊断为胃良性溃疡者186例再行窄带成像放大内镜检查,观察溃疡边缘胃小凹及黏膜微血管改变,并于相应部位取活检做病理学检查。结果常规内镜诊断为胃良性溃疡者186例,窄带成像放大内镜检查诊断为良性溃疡174例,恶性溃疡者12例;良性溃疡胃小凹形态规则,149例（85．63％,149／174）为D型,23例（13．22％,23／174）为C型,2例（1．15％,2／174）为E型;恶性溃疡患者胃小凹形态不规则、大小不一,胃小凹基本形态均为F型（100％,12／12）。良、恶性溃疡小凹形态比较差异有显著性（P〈0．01）;76例良性溃疡患者溃疡边缘未见黏膜微血管（43．67％,76／174）,98例可见规则的血管网（56．33％,98／174）。11例恶性溃疡患者溃疡边缘可见不规则的血管（91．67％,11／12）。良恶性溃疡微血管形态比较差异有显著性（P〈0．01）。结论窄带成像放大内镜对胃良恶性溃疡的鉴别诊断有重要的参考价值。     

Investigation of relationships among gastroesophageal reflux disease subtypes using narrow band imaging magnifying endoscopy

AIM:To investigate the relationships among subtypes of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)using narrow band imaging(NBI)magnifying endoscopy.METHODS:A reflux disease questionnaire was used to screen 120 patients representing the three subtypes of GERD(n=40 for each subtypes):nonerosive reflux disease(NERD),reflux esophagitis(RE)and Barrett’s esophagus(BE).NBI magnifying endoscopic procedure was performed on the patients as well as on 40 healthy controls.The demographic and clinical characteristics,and NBI magnifying endoscopic features,were recorded and compared among the groups.Targeted biopsy and histopathological examination were conducted if there were any abnormalities.SPSS 18.0 software was used for all statistical analysis.RESULTS:Compared with healthy controls,a significantly higher proportion of GERD patients had increased number of intrapapillary capillary loops(IPCLs)(78.3%vs 20%,P<0.05),presence of microerosions(41.7%vs 0%,P<0.05),and a non-round pit pattern below the squamocolumnar junction(88.3%vs 30%,P<0.05).The maximum(228±4.8 vs 144±4.7,P<0.05),minimum(171±3.8 vs 103±4.4,P<0.05),and average(199±3.9 vs 119±3.9,P<0.05)numbers of IPCLs/field were also significantly greater in GERD patients.However,comparison among groups of the three subtypes showed no significant differences or any linear trend,except that microerosions were present in 60%of the RE patients,but in only 35%and 30%of the NERD and BE patients,respectively(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Patients with GERD,irrespective of subtype,have similar micro changes in the distal esophagus.The three forms of the disease are probably independent of each other.     

Narrow-band imaging system with magnifying endoscopy for superficial esophageal lesions

BACKGROUND: By assessing the intrapapillary capillary loop in esophageal mucosa, magnifying endoscopy can play an important role in the evaluation of superficial esophageal lesions. A newly developed narrow-band imaging system was applied to magnifying endoscopy in a clinical setting; the benefit of the narrow-band imaging system was evaluated. METHODS: Forty-one patients (37 men, 4 women; mean age 63.5 [7.3] years) were enrolled between March 2002 and January 2003 in the study. Endoscopy was performed with a magnifying endoscope, a standard video-endoscopic system, and a narrow-band imaging system. The assessment consisted of 3 phases: a numerical analysis of the red, green, blue color value of endoscopic images, creation of model images, and assessment on the actual images. In the numerical analysis, the red, green, blue color value for intrapapillary capillary loop and background mucosa were obtained, and the ratio and contrast value were calculated. RESULTS: In the numerical analysis, both the ratio and the contrast value between the intrapapillary capillary loop and background mucosa were statistically different. Based on an evaluation of created model images, almost all assessors found the narrow-band imaging system to be superior. In the assessment of actual images, the narrow-band imaging system improved overall accuracy for depth of invasion, especially for inexperienced endoscopists. CONCLUSIONS: The narrow-band imaging system improved the accuracy of magnifying endoscopy for assessment of esophageal lesion.     

窄带成像放大内镜下胃小凹形态观察的临床价值

目的探讨窄带成像放大内镜(NBI)技术下胃小凹的形态分型及其临床价值。方法应用窄带成像放大内镜技术对113例患者进行检查,观察胃小凹形态,并于各不同形态处行活组织检查。结果 A、B型胃小凹主要见于慢性浅表性胃炎,C、D、E型胃小凹主要见于慢性萎缩性胃炎,D、E型胃小凹与肠上皮化生及异型增生密切相关。结论通过窄带成像放大内镜对5种胃小凹的形态观察可以推测病理组织学诊断,使镜下准确诊断胃黏膜萎缩、肠上皮化生及异型增生成为可能,以指导正确的治疗方法及内镜下随诊。