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| | endoscopy - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about endoscopy |
 | | There are various types of endoscope in use – some rigid, some flexible – with names prefixed by their site of application (for example, bronchoscope and laryngoscope). | | | Biopsies (tissue samples) and photographs may be taken by way of the endoscope as an aid to diagnosis, or to monitor the effects of treatment. | | | The value of endoscopy is in permitting diagnosis without the need for exploratory surgery. |
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http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/endoscopy
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| | Sinus endoscopy |
| | During surgical procedures, an endoscope may be used to view the area to correct sinus-drainage problems or to remove polyps from the nose and throat. | | | "Nasal Endoscopy." In The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests, ed. | | | Insertion of the endoscope may cause a gag reflex and some discomfort, however, no special precautions are required to prepare for nasal endoscopy. |
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http://www.lifesteps.com/gm/Atoz/ency/sinus_endoscopy.jsp
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Endoscopy |
| | During endoscopic ultrasound, a needle may be inserted into the area of interest in order to acquire a sample of cells. | | | Endoscopies also can be used to perform therapeutic procedures, including treatment of bleeding lesions and removal of colon polyps. | | | An endoscopy may be performed for a variety of signs and symptoms, including bleeding, pain, difficulty swallowing, and a change in bowel habits. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003338.htm
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| | Endoscopy - UpToDate Patient information: Upper endoscopy |
| | Endoscopy allows your doctor to view the inside of your body without making a major surgical incision. | | | BUPA health factsheet - an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a test in which an instrument is passed down the oesophagus into the stomach and duodenum. | | | This handout will give you information about upper endoscopy and answers to questions An upper endoscopy is a very safe procedure that gives your doctor |
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http://gallbladder.surferspace.com/?q=gallbladder-endoscopy
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| | ScienceDirect Info |
| | The biology of gastroenterology is dealt with in areas such as anatomy and development, cell biology, and hormones, while clinical issues are also thoroughly covered in sections such as surgery, cancer, parasitology, and radiology and endoscopy. |
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