Laser induced autofluorescence of normal and metaplastic epithelium of esophagogastric transition at gastroesophageal reflux disease

In vivo autofluorescence of normal and metaplastic epithelium of esophagogastric transition in patients with reflux-esophagitis was studied by local fluorescence spectroscopy under 532 nm excitation. It was shown that application of in vivo local fluorescence spectroscopy during gastroesophagoscopy makes it possible to improve a quality of diagnostics of Barrett's esophagus. Key words: gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, fluorescent diagnosis, local fluorescent spectroscopy.