Pit-Pattern

LiteratureLower GI tract

Artificial Intelligence and Polyp Differentiation

Artificial Intelligence and Polyp Differentiation

Polyp differential diagnosis by endoscopy has become a hot topic in the frame of the DISCARD discussion, stating that histologic analysis of small/diminutive (< 5

ClassificationsUpper GI tract

Paris Classification: Early Barrett Cancers

Paris Classification: Early Barrett Cancers

In the following, examples for superficial/early Barrett lesions of the esophagus are shown. Here, flat and sessilelesions are predominant, pedunculated tumors are rare. Sessile tumor

ClassificationsLower GI tract

Paris Classification: Early Colorectal Cancers

Paris Classification: Early Colorectal Cancers

The Paris classification for superficial / early tumors should be part of a standard terminology for endoscopic assessment. This classification applies to the entire gastrointestinal

ClassificationsLower GI tractUpper GI tract

Paris Classification Early Cancer

Paris Classification Early Cancer

Endoscopic treatment for early carcinoma in the gastrointestinal tract has in the meantime become evidence-based and has been incorporated into national and international guidelines

ClassificationsUpper GI tract

Paris Classification: Early Squamous Cell Cancers Esophagus

Paris Classification: Early Squamous Cell Cancers Esophagus

Examples of superficial/early squamous cell lesions in the esophagus are presented below. In the esophagus, flat lesions are predominant in the early tumors, and polypoid

ClassificationsUpper GI tract

Paris Classification: Early Gastric Cancer

Paris Classification: Early Gastric Cancer

Examples of superficial/early gastric tumors are shown below. In the stomach, flat lesions are predominant, often as combined lesions with a central depression (IIa+c). Sessile

ClassificationsLower GI tract

Polyp Classification: NICE

Polyp Classification: NICE

The NICE (NBI International Colorectal Endoscopic) Classification is based on narrow-band images of colon polyps. The classification uses staining, vascular patterns, and surface patterns to