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endoscopyExamination of the body's interior through an instrument inserted into a natural opening or an incision, usually as an outpatient procedure. Endoscopes include the upper gastrointestinal endoscope (for the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), the colonoscope (for the colon), and the bronchoscope (for the bronchial tubes). With fibre optics, much more maneuverable instruments can reach formerly inaccessible sites, while causing much less discomfort. Attachments can take tissue samples, excise polyps and small tumours, and remove foreign objects. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| After consulting for an emergency upper gastrointestinal tract panendoscopy, a metal foreign body was found in the anterior antrum and was easily removed. Intubation is best performed in the context of a panendoscopy so that the injury is evaluated under direct vision. A series of examinations, including CT scan of the whole abdomen, panendoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract, whole body bone scan, tumor markers and Gallium-67 scan were nonrevealing for malignancy. |
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