ences but generally work in the same manner, by filtering white
light in a way so that it penetrates just the surface of the tissue for
a sharper image.
The HD technology gives your doctors a more detailed picture of
the mucosa and inner wall of the colon, says Dr. Weine. That includes
microvessels and patterns under the mucosa.
"There are subtle differences in different colors," says Dr. Weine.
"You can see where the normal mucosa ends and a subtle flat polyp
begins."
The technology is an asset for some doctors, especially when you
consider how easy it can be for doctors to miss those subtle flat polyps
during a standard procedure. According to a study published on the
benefits of HD scope technology, missing those smaller, more hidden
polyps results in up to 6% of new or missed cancer 3 years after the pro-
cedure.
If you're considering bringing HD scopes to your center, some
examples include Evis Exera III scopes by Olympus, i-Scan by Pentax
and Eluxeo scopes by Fujifilm Medical.
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