Clinical Study

Imaging by Magnifying Endoscopy with NBI Implicates the Remnant Capillary Network As an Indication for Endoscopic Resection in Early Colon Cancer

Figure 1

Classification of capillary patterns. Pattern 1: No dilated microcapillary vessels in mucosa. Pattern 2: Regular, smooth microcapillary vessels, slightly dilated. Pattern 3V: Regular dilated capillary vessels in the stromal area with villous component. Pattern 3I: Capillary network preserved by markedly dilated vessels that resemble corkscrew. Pattern 4: No capillary network observed.
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