Chaemsupaphan T, Shir Ali M, Fung C, Paramsothy S, Leong RW. Endocytoscopy in real-time assessment of histological and endoscopic activity in ulcerative colitis. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2025; 17(7): 108082 [PMID: 40677581 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v17.i7.108082]
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This paper provides valuable insights into the potential of endocytoscopy as a real-time diagnostic tool for UC. The study highlights the effectiveness of the ECSS and ELECT score in assessing both endoscopic and histological activity. The findings suggest that endocytoscopy can offer a faster, non-invasive alternative to traditional histopathological methods, potentially improving clinical decision-making in UC management. However, the study is limited by its small sample size and single-center design, which may affect the generalizability of the results. Despite these limitations, the paper shows the promising role of endocytoscopy in assessing UC activity, with potential implications for more efficient and timely disease management in clinical practice.
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