Progress in Molecular Imaging in Endoscopy and Endomicroscopy for Cancer Imaging

Khondee, Supang; Wang, Thomas D.

doi:https://doi.org/10.1260/2040-2295.4.1.1

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Volume 4 | Article ID 890360 | https://doi.org/10.1260/2040-2295.4.1.1

Progress in Molecular Imaging in Endoscopy and Endomicroscopy for Cancer Imaging

Supang Khondee^1,3and Thomas D. Wang^1,2

Received01 Jul 2012

Accepted01 Nov 2012

Abstract

Imaging is an essential tool for effective cancer management. Endoscopes are important medical instruments for performing in vivo imaging in hollow organs. Early detection of cancer can be achieved with surveillance using endoscopy, and has been shown to reduce mortality and to improve outcomes. Recently, great advancements have been made in endoscopic instruments, including new developments in optical designs, light sources, optical fibers, miniature scanners, and multimodal systems, allowing for improved resolution, greater tissue penetration, and multispectral imaging. In addition, progress has been made in the development of highly-specific optical probes, allowing for improved specificity for molecular targets. Integration of these new endoscopic instruments with molecular probes provides a unique opportunity for significantly improving patient outcomes and has potential to further improve early detection, image guided therapy, targeted therapy, and personalized medicine. This work summarizes current and evolving endoscopic technologies, and provides an overview of various promising optical molecular probes.

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