What are the different parts of an endoscope?
The endoscope has three parts: the control section, the insertion section, and the connector section. The angulation knob on the control section is connected to the tip of the endoscope by a series of wires.
How do you control an endoscope?
The body of the endoscope is grasped by the right hand, angling the tip using the inner control knob by left hand. Similarly, applying a twisting (right or left) motion when the tip is deflected upward has the effect of turning the endoscope to the right or left without using the left/right control knob.
What are the three regions of a flexible endoscope?
The Insertion tube
- Flexible shaft: This is the part of the endoscope that transmits the push, pull and torque forces to the tip.
- Bending section: This allows manoeuvrability of the tip with movements up, down, left and right in response to turning the deflection wheels.
- Distal tip of an endoscope consists of :
What is d1 and d2 in endoscopy?
Source publication. Quality indicators in diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
What is the difference between an endoscopy and a gastroscopy?
An endoscopy is a procedure where a special camera is used to inspect the gastrointestinal tract. A gastroscopy looks inside the beginning of the gastrointestinal tract. A gastroscopy is performed under a light general anaesthetic.
Why do you lie on your left side for an endoscopy?
You will lie on your left side or your back on an exam table. As the doctor slowly inserts the endoscope, you will feel pressure through your esophagus. The endoscope inflates your stomach by blowing air into it. This gives the doctor a better view of the stomach lining.
How do you intubate the esophagus during an endoscopy?
Esophageal Intubation The endoscope is introduced into the mouth and to the base of the tongue under direct visualization. The tip of the scope is then gently angulated downward until the vocal cords, epiglottis, both piriform sinuses, and cricoarytenoid cartilages are visualized.
What does chest pain after endoscopy mean?
Conclusion. Unexplained chest/epigastric pain in patients with normal endoscopy is a strong marker for ischemic heart disease and increased mortality.
What is AJ Manoeuvre in endoscopy?
Once this has been completed, the endoscope is withdrawn into the stomach and a more thorough examination is performed including a J-maneuver. This involves retroflexing the tip of the scope so it resembles a ‘J’ shape in order to examine the fundus and gastroesophageal junction.
What is CLO test at endoscopy?
CLO stands for Campylobacter-like organism and is also known as the Rapid Urease Test. This diagnostic test is used for the detection of Helicobacter pylori by finding the presence of urease. Urease is an enzyme that is produced by Helicobacter pylori.