Progress in the application of endoscopic imaging in the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis(UC)is a type of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)with an unclear pathogenesis.In recent years,as the economy has developed and dietary habits and living environments have changed,the incidence of UC in China has been rising annually.Endoscopic imaging technology plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of UC.Ad-vancements from conventional white light endoscopy(WLE)to emerging technologies such as confocal laser endoscopy(CLE)and optical coherence tomography(OCT)offer higher resolution and multi-level imaging capabilities.These in-novations provide invaluable support for UC diagnosis and hold promising potential for revolutionary advancements in clinical medicine.