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esophagoscopy /esoph·a·gos·co·py/ (e-sof?ah-gos´ko-pe) endoscopic examination of the esophagus.
Esophagoscopy (also esophagoendoscopy) Examination of the inside of the esophagus using a flexible tube that transmits video images. Mentioned in: Esophageal Pouches, Lower Esophageal Ring esophagoscopy direct visual examination of the esophagus with an esophagoscope. Esophagoscopy usually is done as a diagnostic procedure for the purpose of locating and inspecting a disorder of the esophagus. After the esophagoscope has been inserted it is possible to obtain samples of tissue for microscopic study. In some instances the esophagoscope can be used to remove a foreign object that has become lodged in the esophagus. |
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Esophagoscopy detected the mass 25 cm from the incisors (biopsy subsequently identified it as a second primary SCC). Paulson's group initiated cataract extraction as well as gastroenterology, colonoscopy, and esophagoscopy services. Using hyperlinks, visitors can access these and other areas of interest, many of which are organized by specialty, including aesthetic surgery, anesthesia, arthroscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, otorhinolaryngology, thoracoscopy, bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, urology, vascular surgery, veterinary medicine and industrial endoscopy. |
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