gastrointestinal endoscopy

endoscopy,

n the visualization of the interior of organs and cavities of the body with an illuminated, flexible optical tube.

endoscopy, gastrointestinal,

n the visualization of the interior of the stomach and intestines with an illuminated, flexible optical tube.

endoscopy, periodontal,

n the use of a small fiber-optic endoscope attached to a specially designed dental instrument, such as an explorer, showing subgingival deposits in a magnified view.

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gastrointestinal endoscopy

Endoscopy A diagnostic procedure in which a flexible fiberoptic endoscope is passed into the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine–depending on the level at which lesions are anticipated Indications Dyspepsia, persistent N&V, dysphagia–odynophagia, persistent chest pain, caustic ingestion, small intestinal biopsy, follow-up of operations for obesity, surveys for malignancy, sclerotherapy for esophageal varices. See Endoscopy.