Archive for July 11th, 2010

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ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE

In endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), a lateral-view endoscope is passed orally to the duodenum for visualization of the ampulla of Vater. Then under direct vision, a cannula is placed inlo the ampulla of Vater. Under fluoroscopic monitoring, a dye is iniected so that it flows retrograde (orcounter) to Ihe normal flow of secretions and makes [...]

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SIGMOIDOSCOPY AND ANOSCOPY

These procedures permit examination of the distal large bowel without extensive preparation or sedation. Disease within the anal canal is best seen with an anoscope—a short, tubular instrument with a sharply angulated bevel that allows direct visualization of the canal and the distal rectum. The rigid sigmoidoscope, when passed to its full length of 25 [...]

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