Endoscopy means looking inside and refers to looking inside the human body for medical reasons.

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It is a minimally invasive diagnostic medical procedure used to evaluate the interior surfaces of an organ by inserting a small scope in the body, often but not necessarily through a natural body opening. Through the scope, one is able to see lesions.

An instrument may not only provide an image but also enable taking small biopsies and retrieve foreign objects. Endoscopy is the vehicle for minimally invasive surgery.

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Long-Term Outcome of Patients with Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding Investigated by Double Balloon Endoscopy.
Shinozaki S, Yamamoto H, Yano T, Sunada K, Miyata T, Hayashi Y, Arashiro M, Sugano K Related Articles Long-Term Outcome of Patients with Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding Investigated by Double Balloon Endoscopy. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Oct 29; Authors: Shinozaki S, Yamamoto H, Yano T, Sunada K, Miyata T, Hayashi Y, Arashiro M, Sugano K BACKGROUND & AIMS:: It is often difficult to determine the cause of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB). We evaluated the diagnostic yield and long-term outcome of patients with OGIB using double-balloon endoscopy (DBE). METHODS:: In this large, retrospective cohort study, DBE was performed in 200 consecutive patients with OGIB. Follow-up data were available from 151 patients for 29.7 (6-78) months and clinical outcome was assessed. RESULTS:: DBE detected bleeding sources in 155 of 200 patients (77.5%). The most frequent source detected was small intestinal ulcers/erosions (64 patients). Patients who underwent DBE within 1 month after the last episode of overt bleeding had a better yield of positive findings than those who did not (84%, 107/128 patients vs 57%, 24/42; p=0.002). The overall rate of control of OGIB was 64% (97/151 patients). Patients with vascular lesions of the small intestine had a significantly lower rate of control of OGIB than those with other small intestine lesions (40%, 12/30 patients vs 74%, 52/70; p = 0.001). A requirement for a large transfusion before DBE (p=0.012), multiple lesions (p=0.010), and suspicious (not definite) lesions (p=0.038) each significantly increased the likelihood of overt rebleeding in patients with vascular lesions of the small intestine. CONCLUSIONS:: DBE is useful for the diagnosis of patients with OGIB and should be performed as soon as possible after overt OGIB. Patients vascular lesions of the small intestinal should be followed with particular care. PMID: 19879968 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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High Definition GI Endoscopes and Wireless Capsules Lead the Way in ... - PR Web (press release)
High Definition GI Endoscopes and Wireless Capsules Lead the Way in ...PR Web (press release)The world market for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy devices is expected to reach $2.9 billion by the end of 2009. Marketstrat is projecting a 6.1 percent ...
PuriCore Q3 Interim Management Statement - Reuters
PuriCore Q3 Interim Management StatementReutersThe Company remains on target with plans for the integration of Labcaire into the PuriCore UK Endoscopy business and for continuing to control operating ...and more »
Visiting Veterinarian : Atypical Addison's - Martha's Vineyard Times
Visiting Veterinarian : Atypical Addison'sMartha's Vineyard TimesMagoo's owner was game to go for endoscopy, as the poor pooch was losing weight and generally feeling miserable, so we packed them off to the mainland. ...
Gastroenterology/hepatology societies release report evaluating fellowship ... - EurekAlert (press release)
Gastroenterology/hepatology societies release report evaluating fellowship ...EurekAlert (press release)There are a number of trainees who want to pursue specialized areas of practice – such as transplant hepatology, advanced therapeutic endoscopy, ...and more »
Endoscopy-breast cancer tie a myth - MiamiHerald.com
Endoscopy-breast cancer tie a mythMiamiHerald.comThis endoscopic technique made the surgery more precise and less painful while protecting the nerves and ducts going to the nipple. A recent study published ...and more »

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