The combination of improved sampling by physicians and next-generation computer analysis using artificial intelligence is helping gastroenterologists make esophageal cancer preventable.
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WATS3D , a breakthrough endoscopic tissue acquisition procedure, can help your doctor detect precancerous cells so they can be removed before they can turn into esophageal cancer.
During a minimally invasive procedure known as an upper endoscopy or EGD, your doctor will use a thin scope to look inside the upper digestive tract, and if necessary, use small forceps to take tissue samples to determine if there are any unhealthy precancer cells present.
The specially designed WATS3D brush instrument is added to this procedure in order to collect a more comprehensive tissue sample from a much broader area of the esophagus at risk for cancer.
This unique WATS3D specimen is then sent to the laboratory for advanced computer analysis that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and proprietary 3D imaging to help pathologists reliably identify precancer cells.
This powerful combination of WATS3D sampling and AI computer analysis has been shown to significantly increase the detection rate of Barrett’s esophagus and precancer over traditional forceps biopsies alone.
| PHYSICIAN PROCEDURE |
Better SamplingSpecial brush collects more tissue to test |
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WATS3D obtains a tissue sample from a much larger surface area of the esophagus compared to traditional forceps biopsies, which samples less tissue and as a result, can miss the detection of precancer cell. |
| ADVANCED LABORATORY ANALYSIS | |
Artificial IntelligenceLike finding a needle in a haystack |
3D ImagingUnique information-rich, 3D-view of tissue |
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A series of powerful computers, identify and rank possible precancer cells for a more accurate diagnosis. |
Advanced 3D imaging technology makes it possible for pathologists to more reliably make a diagnosis of precancer. |
