Transcription of Endoscopy - Frank's Hospital Workshop
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Endoscopy1 EndoscopyAn example of a flexible endoscopeA physician using an endoscopeEndoscopy (pronounced / n d sk pi/) means looking inside andtypically refers to looking inside the body for medical reasons using anendoscope (pronounced / nd sko p/), an instrument used to examinethe interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. Unlike most othermedical imaging devices, endoscopes are inserted directly into theorgan. Endoscopy can also refer to using a borescope in technicalsituations where direct line-of-sight observation is not endoscope can consist of a rigid or flexible tube a light delivery system to illuminate the organ or object underinspection.
Endoscopy 2 • The abdominal or pelvic cavity (laparoscopy) • The interior of a joint (arthroscopy) • Organs of the chest (thoracoscopy and mediastinoscopy)
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