Endoscopic Imaging Techniques and Tools

Vani J. A. Konda, MDDirector of Endoscopic Research and Educational Programs, Center for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics, University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA Irving Waxman, MDUniversity of Chicago Medicine, Department of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA

High Resolution Endoscopy and Magnification Endoscopy.- Wide Angle Endoscopes and Accessory Devices to Improve the Field of View.- Chromoendoscopy.- Virtual Chromoendoscopy.- Autofluorescence Imaging.- Luminal Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy.- Optical Coherence Tomography: Clinical Applications in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.- Endocytoscopy:  Endoscopic Imaging Techniques and Tools.- In vivo agents and markers for endomicroscopy.- Spectroscopy.- Endosonography, Contrast Agents and Elastography.- Cholangioscopy and Biliary Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy.- Needle Based Confocal Microscopy (nCLE). 

"This is a comprehensive review of the newest updates in the field of endoscopic imaging. ... It includes a great collection of high resolution endoscopic photos that go well with the descriptions of the technology and the techniques. This is a great reference for practicing gastrointestinal physicians and fellows wishing to understand the complexity behind the newest technological advances in endoscopic imaging." (Brenton Rogers, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2017)