endoscopic instrument

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• Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 05.2 Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a surgical procedure where certain portions of the sympathetic nerve trunk are destroyed. ETS is used to treat hyperhidrosis, facial blushing …   Wikipedia

• Endoscopic foreign body retrieval — refers to the removal of ingested objects from the esophagus, stomach and duodenum by endoscopic techniques. It does not involve surgery, but rather encompasses a variety of techniques employed through the gastroscope for grasping foreign bodies …   Wikipedia

• Endoscopic gastrostomy, percutaneous (PEG) — A surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube without having to perform an open laparotomy (operation on the abdomen). The aim of PEG is to feed those who cannot swallow. PEG may be done by a surgeon, otolaryngologist (ENT specialist), or… …   Medical dictionary

• endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography — ERCP. A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine and x ray the pancreatic duct, hepatic duct, common bile duct, duodenal papilla, and gallbladder. An endoscope is a thin, tube like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. The endoscope… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

• endoscopic ultrasound — EUS. A procedure in which an endoscope is inserted into the body. An endoscope is a thin, tube like instrument that has a light and a lens for viewing. A probe at the end of the endoscope is used to bounce high energy sound waves (ultrasound) off …   English dictionary of cancer terms

• Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery — NOTES redirects here. For other uses, see Note (disambiguation). Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES)[1] is an experimental surgical technique whereby scarless abdominal operations can be performed with an endoscope passed… …   Wikipedia

• Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery — (NOTES) is an experimental surgical technique whereby scarless abdominal operations can be performed with an endoscope passed through a natural orifice (mouth, urethra, anus, etc.) then through an internal incision in the stomach, vagina, bladder …   Wikipedia

• Gastrostomy, percutaneous endoscopic (PEG) — A surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube without having to perform an open laparotomy (operation on the abdomen). The aim of PEG is to feed those who cannot swallow. PEG may be done by a surgeon, otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) or… …   Medical dictionary

• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) — A surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube without having to perform an open laparotomy (operation on the abdomen). The aim of PEG is to feed those who cannot swallow. PEG may be done by a surgeon, otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) or… …   Medical dictionary

• pelviscope — Endoscopic instrument for examining the interior of the pelvis. [pelvi + G. skopeo, to view] * * * pel·vi·scope pel və .skōp n an endoscope for visually examining the interior of the pelvis * * * pel·vi·scope (pelґvĭ skōp) an apparatus …   Medical dictionary

• Colposcope — A lighted magnifying instrument used by a gynecologist to examine the tissues of the vagina and the cervix. The procedure is called colposcopy. * * * Endoscopic instrument that magnifies cells of the vagina and cervix in vivo to allow direct… …   Medical dictionary