Endoscopic Equipment-From Simple to Advanced.

Authors :: Choi S
El-Hayek K
Source :: The Surgical clinics of North America [Surg Clin North Am] 2020 Dec; Vol. 100 (6), pp. 993-1019. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Oct 10.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Flexible endoscopic procedures, such as esophagogastroduodenoscopies and colonoscopies, allow for diagnosis and treatment of numerous gastrointestinal disorders. Advanced endoscopic procedures, such as endoscopic ultrasounds, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, and balloon enteroscopies, offer therapeutic options that are minimally invasive and effective. As technology advances, the equipment and tools in an endoscopist's armamentarium continue to grow. This article highlights key endoscopic equipment and supplies, from simple to advanced.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)