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Dis Esophagus ; 33(12)2020 Dec 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32607539

ABSTRACT

Volumetric laser endomicroscopy (VLE) has been shown to improve detection of early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus (BE). However, diagnostic performance using histopathology-correlated VLE regions of interest (ROIs) has not been adequately studied. We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of VLE assessors for identification of early BE neoplasia in histopathology-correlated VLE ROIs. In total, 191 ROIs (120 nondysplastic and 71 neoplastic) from 50 BE patients were evaluated in a random order using a web-based module. All ROIs contained histopathology correlations enabled by VLE laser marking. Assessors were blinded to endoscopic BE images and histology. ROIs were first scored as nondysplastic or neoplastic. Level of confidence was assigned to the predicted diagnosis. Outcome measures were: (i) diagnostic performance of VLE assessors for identification of BE neoplasia in all VLE ROIs, defined as accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity; (ii) diagnostic performance of VLE assessors for only high level of confidence predictions; and (iii) interobserver agreement. Accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity for BE neoplasia identification were 79% (confidence interval [CI], 75-83), 75% (CI, 71-79), and 81% (CI, 76-86), respectively. When neoplasia was identified with a high level of confidence, accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity were 88%, 83%, and 90%, respectively. The overall strength of interobserver agreement was fair (k = 0.29). VLE assessors can identify BE neoplasia with reasonable diagnostic accuracy in histopathology-correlated VLE ROIs, and accuracy is enhanced when BE neoplasia is identified with high level of confidence. Future work should focus on renewed VLE image reviewing criteria and real-time automatic assessment of VLE scans.


Subject(s)
Barrett Esophagus , Esophageal Neoplasms , Esophagoscopy , Humans , Lasers , Microscopy, Confocal
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Dis Esophagus ; 32(11)2019 Dec 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31069389

ABSTRACT

Image interpretation of Barrett's esophagus (BE) with volumetric laser endomicroscopy (VLE) can be enhanced by image processing software that highlights established features using a color-graded scale (intelligent real-time image segmentation, IRIS). This study aims to provide a description of IRIS features of various gastroesophageal tissue types using histologic correlation. A database of 80 VLE laser-marked targets with histologic correlation was reviewed for various tissue types. IRIS was applied off-line to the VLE scans, laser-marked targets were identified, and feature review was performed. Squamous epithelium targets (N = 7) showed IRIS layered architecture with lack of surface hyper-reflectivity and epithelial glands. Gastric cardia targets (N = 10) showed absent layering (100%) and surface hyper-reflectivity with epithelial glands (40%). Nondysplastic BE targets (N = 39) showed surface hyper-reflectivity (64%), epithelial glands (51%), and lack of layering (74%). Targets of BE with early neoplasia (N = 24), showed surface hyper-reflectivity (96%), epithelial glands (67%), and lack of layering (96%). IRIS features that characterize each tissue type appear to mirror the nonenhanced VLE counterparts that define them.


Subject(s)
Barrett Esophagus/diagnostic imaging , Barrett Esophagus/pathology , Esophageal Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Esophageal Neoplasms/pathology , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted , Cardia , Esophageal Mucosa/diagnostic imaging , Esophageal Mucosa/pathology , Esophagoscopy , Gastric Mucosa/diagnostic imaging , Gastric Mucosa/pathology , Humans , Intravital Microscopy , Microscopy, Confocal/methods , Software
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Dis Esophagus ; 32(9)2019 Nov 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31037293

ABSTRACT

Volumetric laser endomicroscopy (VLE) uses optical coherence tomography (OCT) for real-time, microscopic cross-sectional imaging. A US-based multi-center registry was constructed to prospectively collect data on patients undergoing upper endoscopy during which a VLE scan was performed. The objective of this registry was to determine usage patterns of VLE in clinical practice and to estimate quantitative and qualitative performance metrics as they are applied to Barrett's esophagus (BE) management. All procedures utilized the NvisionVLE Imaging System (NinePoint Medical, Bedford, MA) which was used by investigators to identify the tissue types present, along with focal areas of concern. Following the VLE procedure, investigators were asked to answer six key questions regarding how VLE impacted each case. Statistical analyses including neoplasia diagnostic yield improvement using VLE was performed. One thousand patients were enrolled across 18 US trial sites from August 2014 through April 2016. In patients with previously diagnosed or suspected BE (894/1000), investigators used VLE and identified areas of concern not seen on white light endoscopy (WLE) in 59% of the procedures. VLE imaging also guided tissue acquisition and treatment in 71% and 54% of procedures, respectively. VLE as an adjunct modality improved the neoplasia diagnostic yield by 55% beyond the standard of care practice. In patients with no prior history of therapy, and without visual findings from other technologies, VLE-guided tissue acquisition increased neoplasia detection over random biopsies by 700%. Registry investigators reported that VLE improved the BE management process when used as an adjunct tissue acquisition and treatment guidance tool. The ability of VLE to image large segments of the esophagus with microscopic cross-sectional detail may provide additional benefits including higher yield biopsies and more efficient tissue acquisition. Clinicaltrials.gov NCT02215291.


Subject(s)
Barrett Esophagus/diagnostic imaging , Practice Patterns, Physicians'/statistics & numerical data , Tomography, Optical Coherence/methods , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Barrett Esophagus/pathology , Barrett Esophagus/therapy , Biopsy , Clinical Decision-Making , Computer Systems , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Registries , Tomography, Optical Coherence/statistics & numerical data , United States
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Opt Express ; 23(7): 9329-38, 2015 Apr 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25968763

ABSTRACT

We report the transfer printing of blue-emitting micron-scale light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) onto fused silica and diamond substrates without the use of intermediary adhesion layers. A consistent Van der Waals bond was achieved via liquid capillary action, despite curvature of the LED membranes following release from their native silicon growth substrates. The excellence of diamond as a heat-spreader allowed the printed membrane LEDs to achieve optical power output density of 10 W/cm(2) when operated at a current density of 254 A/cm(2). This high-current-density operation enabled optical data transmission from the LEDs at 400 Mbit/s.

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Acta Med Port ; 8(11): 613-8, 1995 Nov.
Article in Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8713506

ABSTRACT

Testicular relapse in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is a problem which has been developing more and more, as the therapeutic protocols of acute lymphoblastic leukemia are improving. Its appearance, specially during chemotherapy, makes the prognosis of the disease poorer. There have been some diagnostic methods, used in the screening of this situation. The use of more aggressive therapeutic protocols can lead to more encouraging results. The authors of the research present seven children with testicular relapse, which represent 17% of the total group of fourty one boys with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, treated at St. o Antonio Pediatric Ward. They analyse the time of onset, the diagnostic approach of the testicular lesion, the therapeutic protocols chosen for each case and the results.


Subject(s)
Leukemic Infiltration/diagnosis , Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/diagnosis , Testis/pathology , Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use , Biopsy , Bone Marrow Transplantation , Child , Child, Preschool , Combined Modality Therapy , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Leukemic Infiltration/mortality , Leukemic Infiltration/therapy , Male , Portugal/epidemiology , Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/mortality , Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/therapy , Radiotherapy , Recurrence , Time Factors
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