Diagnosis of Dysplasia in Barrett's Oesophagus with In-Situ Elastic-Scattering Spectroscopy

摘要

Barrett's opesophagus is a metaplastic condition resulting from acid reflux that affects a small but significant percentage of the population. Detection of pre-malignant changes within this tissue may allow for pre-emptive treatment against oesophageal cancer. Optical biopsies using elastic scattering spctroscopy are being investigated as a possible in-situ diagnostic technique.