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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 7, 2015; 21(33): 9693-9706
Published online Sep 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i33.9693
Table 7 Different image-enhanced endoscopy
TypeMode(solution/instrument)Mechanism of contrast
Dye-based IEE (chromoscopy)
Dye enhancement
Contrast dye indigo carmine0.1%-0.4% solutionDye pools in mucosal crevices; no cellular staining
For 0.2% dilution, mix 5 mL 0.8% solution) with 15 mL sterile water
Equipment-based IEE
Optical enhancement
Narrow band imagingOlympusModification of light source with narrowed wavelengths to enhance capillary patterns
Electronic enhancement
Spectral estimation technologyFujinonProcessing of image to enhance capillary patterns
Surface enhancementPentaxProcessing of image to enhance color pattern or structure (I-Scan Technology)