Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Endoscopes

Instruments for the visual examination of interior structures of the body. There are rigid endoscopes and flexible fiberoptic endoscopes for various types of viewing in ENDOSCOPY.

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Instruments for the visual examination of interior structures of the body. There are rigid endoscopes and flexible fiberoptic endoscopes for various types of viewing in ENDOSCOPY.

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  • Endoscope

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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general or unspecified; prefer specifics

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  • Colonoscopy/instrumentation (1966-1997)
  • Cystoscopy/instrumentation (1966-1997)
  • Endoscopy/instrumentation (1966-1997)
  • Gastroscopy/instrumentation (1966-1997)
  • Laparoscopy/instrumentation (1966-1997)
  • Sigmoidoscopy/instrumentation (1966-1997)

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  1. E07w.230.220w
  2. E07w.858.240w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Endoscopes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019723. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019723
  2. Endoscopes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endoscope
  3. Endoscopes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q580725