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Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy versus biopsies in the diagnostics of oesophageal and gastric lesions: A prospective, pathologist-blinded study

Background and aim Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) provides real-time microscopic visualisation. Our aim was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of pCLE with standard biopsies in patients with visible oesophageal or gastric lesions. Methods This was a single-centre, prospective, path...

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Published in:United European gastroenterology journal 2020-05, Vol.8 (4), p.436-443
Main Authors: Kollar, Marek, Krajciova, Jana, Prefertusova, Lucia, Sticova, Eva, Maluskova, Jana, Vackova, Zuzana, Martinek, Jan
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Summary:Background and aim Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) provides real-time microscopic visualisation. Our aim was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of pCLE with standard biopsies in patients with visible oesophageal or gastric lesions. Methods This was a single-centre, prospective, pathologist-blinded study. Patients underwent high-resolution endoscopy, and lesions were examined by pCLE followed by standard biopsies. A definitive diagnosis was determined from resection specimen. Main outcomes were overall diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity and positive and negative predictive values. Results We examined 74 lesions in 67 patients. Definitive diagnoses revealed 34 malignant and 40 non-malignant lesions. pCLE diagnosis was correct in 89.2% (66/74), while diagnosis based on biopsy was correct in 85% (57/67; p = 0.6). The overall diagnostic accuracy of biopsies was 85% (76–94%) and that of pCLE was 89% (79–96%). pCLE correctly diagnosed malignant lesions, comprising oesophageal adenocarcinoma, oesophageal squamous-cell cancer or gastric adenocarcinoma, in 88.2% (30/34) of cases, while biopsy was correctly diagnosed in 75.9% (22/29; p = 0.3). Sensitivity and specificity to diagnose a malignant lesion were 75.9% (95% confidence interval (CI) 56–89%) and 100% (95% CI 90–100%) for biopsies and 88.2% (95% CI 72–97%) and 92% (95% CI 79–98%) for pCLE. No differences between biopsies and pCLE were found with regard to sensitivity, specificity to diagnose dysplastic and benign lesions (p > 0.2). Conclusion pCLE provides satisfactory diagnostic accuracy comparable with standard biopsies in patients with oesophageal or gastric lesions. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT0292049)
ISSN:2050-6406
2050-6414
DOI:10.1177/2050640620904865