A Panoramic View of Narrow Band Imaging in the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to systematically review the application of narrow band imaging (NBI) in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of head and neck cancer. METHODS: Through literature review and generalization of our clinical experiences, this review thoroughly described the features, mechanisms, advantages, drawbacks, and prospects of NBI in the treatment of head and neck cancer. RESULTS: NBI is an emerging endoscopic technology that emits an ambient light at wavelengths of 415 nm (blue) and 540 nm (green) to clearly visualize the details on the mucosal surface. It presents potent efficiencies in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative surveillance and diagnosis of head and neck cancer. CONCLUSION: NBI is a front-edge imaging technology that allows early screening, precise treatment, and postoperative monitoring of head and neck cancer.
Authors: Xiang Zheng, Quansheng Fu, Jie Qian, Li Li
Institutions: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Ruijin Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4416895441