Endomicroscopy, endocytoscopy, and autofluorescence for polyp characterization

This mini review deals with autofluorescence and cellular imaging using endomicroscopy or endocytoscopy during colonoscopy. Autofluorescence can be used to detect and characterize colorectal lesions whereas endomicroscopy and endocytoscopy are techniques to characterize colonic polyps based on cellular and subcellular patterns.