Standard classification of autofluorescence bronchoscopy findings

Takahiro Nakajima, Kiyoshi Shibuya, Hidetoshi Honda, Fumio Imamura, Masami Sato, Hiroshi Isobe, Yasushi Ohno, Takaaki Tsuchida, Hirohisa Toga, Shinichiro Hayashi, Kaoru Matsui, Teruomi Miyazawa, Akira Yokoyama, Noriaki Kurimoto, Hideo Saka, Masahiro Tsuboi, Hirohisa Horinouchi, Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Takehiko Fujisawa

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Abstract

Autofluorescence bronchoscopy (AFB) has emerged as a new modality for the detection of preinvasive and early malignant lesions in the central airways. With the advances in technology, fiberoptic bronchoscope has been replaced by the bronchovideoscope which enables a more accurate observation of the airway. The new generation AFB is also a bronchovideoscope with improved image and operability. AFB is applicable not only for screening of high risk patients for the detection of pre-invasive lesions, but also for localizing tumors before photodynamic therapy (PDT) and operation. There has been a growing need for a standard classification of AFB findings based on different pathological findings. In this report, we sought to standardize the AFB findings according to the different types of AFB commercially available.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)215-221
Number of pages7
JournalJapanese Journal of Lung Cancer
Volume47
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 06-2007
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Oncology
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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