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Abstract Abstract Chromoendoscopy is apromising technique for increasing sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis of premalignant malignant lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. Chromoendoscopy combines staining and endoscopy. Different areas visible through the endoscope are highlighted with one of avariety of available stains. Endoscopic mucosal resection and photodynamic therapy urge the need for precise visual characterization which can be offered by chromoendoscopy. Accessories for chromoendoscopy are simple, accessible ,easily available and cheap. Chromoendoscopy can add few minutes to standard endoscopy procedure but benefits gained outweigh time and cost spent . |