Abstract

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy has become a fundamental component of health care for infants and children. New imaging technologies and creative extraluminal applications have brought exciting and clinically important benefits to pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy.Areas covered: The impact of different new technologies in pediatric endoscopy and focused on improvements in mucosa visualization and the application of new noninvasive tools and procedures to avoid biopsies or surgery are reviewed.Expert commentary: Enhancement in mucosal visualization and reduction of anesthesia and biopsies are the main goals that guide the endoscopy development in pediatrics. The advent of newer imaging modalities has allowed clinicians to characterize and evaluate subtle mucosal lesions better, while advancements in current endoscopes have created the opportunity to monitor chronic conditions noninvasively. Continued expansion of these modalities seems certain, with increased utilization in pediatric gastroenterology.

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