A Systematic Review Evaluating the Diagnostic Efficacy of Narrow-Band Imaging for Laryngeal Cancer Detection

Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Jul 25;60(8):1205. doi: 10.3390/medicina60081205.

Abstract

Background: Narrow-band imaging is an advanced endoscopic technology used to detect changes on the laryngeal tissue surface, employing a comparative approach alongside white-light endoscopy to facilitate histopathological examination. Objective: This study aimed to assess the utility and advantages of NBI (narrow-band imaging) in identifying malignant laryngeal lesions through a comparative analysis with histopathological examination. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature review, utilizing databases such as PubMed, the CNKI database, and Embase for our research. Results: We analyzed the articles by reviewing their titles and abstracts, selecting those we considered relevant based on determined criteria; in the final phase, we examined the relevant studies according to the specific eligibility criteria. Conclusions: Narrow-band imaging is an advanced endoscopic technology that demonstrates its efficacy as a tool for diagnosing malignant laryngeal lesions and comparing them to premalignant lesions. The European Society of Laryngology has implemented a standardized classification system for laryngeal lesions to enhance data correlation and organization.

Keywords: NBI; laryngeal cancer; laryngeal carcinoma; laryngeal neoplasms; larynx cancer; larynx carcinoma; narrow-band imaging.

Publication types

  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Laryngoscopy / methods
  • Narrow Band Imaging* / methods

Grants and funding

This research received no external funding.