Promising imaging technique for diagnosing non-muscle invasive bladder tumour: NBI (narrow band imaging) in urology
DOI: 10.22591/magyurol.2017.2.kubika.52
Authors:
Mosonyi Péter dr., Szepesváry Zsolt dr., Kerényi Gábor dr., Lacó László dr. (Petz Aladár Megyei Oktató Kórház, Urológiai Osztály, Győr (osztályvezető: Szepesváry Zsolt dr.))
Summary
Objective: A high percentage of recurrent tumours can be obtained during the follow up of non-muscle invasive bladder tumours (NMIBT). In order to reduce this number, a lot of newly developed procedures have been introduced in the clinical practice. These are either biomarkers, and have a role in the follow up, or make the visualisation of bladder tumors more accurate. In the following article we discuss the most common methods and emphasize more importance to Narrow Band Imaging (NBI).
Patients and method: A total of 26 patients were retrospectively examined (female: 10 – male: 16). The light source of Olympus’s Visera Elite (C-190) type with special filters was used for endoscopic examinations. Conventional cystoscopy white light was performed, followed by NBI technique procedure.
Results: Atipical malformations were detected in two cases during NBI examination that was not detectable with white light cystoscopy.
Conclusion: The authors also highlight that the results can be improved by combining these new procedures.
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