Endoscopy

Category Endoscopy Typical Use Visualize and intervene in the airways. Description A flexible or rigid endoscopic instrument used to visualize the tracheobronchial tree, obtain diagnostic samples, remove foreign bodies, and perform therapeutic interventions such as stent placement or laser ablation. Flexible bronchoscopes are commonly used at the bedside and in operating rooms for diagnostic bronchoalveolar … Read more

Category Endoscopy Typical Use Visualize entire colon and perform biopsies polypectomy. Description A flexible endoscope designed to traverse the entire colon to detect polyps, tumors, inflammation, and other mucosal pathology, and to perform therapeutic interventions such as polypectomy, hemostasis, and dilation. Colonoscopy is the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic evaluation of chronic … Read more

Category Endoscopy Typical Use Inspect esophagus, stomach, and duodenum; perform biopsies. Description A flexible upper endoscope used to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as peptic ulcer disease, varices, gastritis, and upper GI bleeding, and to obtain biopsies or perform therapeutic interventions. Gastroscopy is performed under sedation with … Read more