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  2. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Wikipedia

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    In its most basic use, the endoscope is used to inspect the internal anatomy of the digestive tract. Often inspection alone is sufficient, but biopsy is a valuable adjunct to endoscopy. Small biopsies can be made with a pincer (biopsy forceps) which is passed through the scope and allows sampling of 1 to 3 mm pieces of tissue under direct ...

  3. Transoral incisionless fundoplication - Wikipedia

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    Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) is an endoscope treatment designed to relieve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The TIF procedure, similar to Nissen fundoplication , alleviates GERD symptoms by wrapping a portion of the stomach around the esophagus.

  4. Esophageal dilation - Wikipedia

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    An endoscopy is usually performed first to evaluate the anatomy, and a guidewire is passed into the stomach past the obstruction. This may also be done fluoroscopically. Bougies are again introduced—this time over the guidewire—in sequentially increasing sizes.

  5. Endoclip - Wikipedia

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    A single-use rotatable endoclip in packaging An endoclip is a metallic mechanical device used in endoscopy in order to close two mucosal surfaces without the need for surgery and suturing . Its function is similar to a suture in gross surgical applications, as it is used to join together two disjointed surfaces, but, can be applied through the ...

  6. Therapeutic endoscopy - Wikipedia

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    Therapeutic endoscopy is the medical term for an endoscopic procedure during which treatment is carried out via the endoscope. This contrasts with diagnostic endoscopy , where the aim of the procedure is purely to visualize a part of the gastrointestinal , respiratory or urinary tract in order to aid diagnosis .

  7. Functional Lumen Imaging Probe - Wikipedia

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    Following upper endoscopy, the balloon is inserted into the esophagus and the balloon is distended with a fluid with known properties (e.g. conductivity and volume). [1] Each electrode then measures impedance, and a single pressure sensor at the end of the device measures pressure within the balloon.

  8. Endomicroscopy - Wikipedia

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    Endomicroscopy is a technique for obtaining histology-like images from inside the human body in real-time, [1] [2] [3] a process known as ‘optical biopsy’. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] It generally refers to fluorescence confocal microscopy , although multi-photon microscopy and optical coherence tomography have also been adapted for endoscopic use.

  9. Eosinophilic esophagitis - Wikipedia

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    Endoscopy with biopsies of the esophagus has a 100% sensitivity and 96% specificity for diagnosing eosinophilic esophagitis. [8] Biopsy specimens from both the proximal/mid and distal esophagus should be obtained regardless of the gross appearance of the mucosa. Specimens should also be obtained from areas revealing endoscopic abnormalities.