Optimal concentration of Lugol's solution for detecting early esophageal carcinoma: A randomized controlled trial

• Published in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology Vol. 38; no. 6; pp. 962 - 969
• Main Authors: Qu, Jun‐yan, Li, Yan, Liu, Guan‐qun, Li, Zhen, Zhong, Ning, Zhang, Ming‐ming, Li, Yue‐yue, Yu, Tao, Lu, Xue‐feng, Li, Li‐xiang, Liu, Han, Qi, Qing‐qing, Li, Yan‐qing, Zuo, Xiu‐li
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Australia Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.06.2023
• Subjects: Adverse events; Clinical trials; Esophageal cancer; Esophageal carcinoma; Esophageal squamous cell cancer; Gastric mucosa; Image quality; Lugol's solution; Mucosa injury; Squamous cell carcinoma; Image quality; Esophageal squamous cell cancer; Lugol's solution; Mucosa injury; Adverse events

Background and Aim Lugol chromoendoscopy is the standard technique to detect an esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). However, a high concentration of Lugol's solution can induce mucosal injury and adverse events. We aimed to investigate the optimal concentration of Lugol's solution t...