Photometric Stereo Endoscopy (PSE) as a Tool for Imaging the Rectum and Colon
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 90 |
| Updated: | 11/8/2014 |
| Start Date: | November 2013 |
| End Date: | March 2014 |
| Contact: | Norman S Nishioka, MD |
| Email: | nnishioka@partners.org |
| Phone: | 6177264422 |
Pilot Study to Evaluate Photometric Stereo Endoscopy (PSE) as a Tool for Imaging the Rectum and Colon
The goal of this research is to assess photometric stereo endoscopy (PSE) as an endoscopic
imaging technique. Specifically, topographical surface contrast reconstructed from the PSE
data will be compared to conventional imaging contrast to assess if PSE provides enhanced
contrast of abnormal tissue.
imaging technique. Specifically, topographical surface contrast reconstructed from the PSE
data will be compared to conventional imaging contrast to assess if PSE provides enhanced
contrast of abnormal tissue.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients undergoing a routine colonoscopy screening
- Patients must be over the age of 18
- Patients must be able to give informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with bleeding/hemostasis disorders
- Patients that are pregnant
- Patients taking any anti-coagulants that would preclude them from undergoing a
standard of care colonoscopy, such as Coumadin and Plavix, at the time of the study
- Patients with known colitis or active bleeding will be excluded
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