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gastrointestinal endoscopy |
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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. 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. 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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The latter group comprises representatives from the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. The latter group comprises representatives from the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Tests like upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscoy are useful in diagnosing early lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. |
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