Atlas of colonoscopy; techniques, diagnosis, interventional procedures.1588904318 Atlas of colonoscopy Colonoscopy Definition Colonoscopy is a medical procedure where a long, flexible, tubular instrument called the colonoscope is used to view the entire inner lining of the colon (large intestine) and the rectum. ; techniques, diagnosis, interventional procedures. Messmann, Helmut et al. Thieme Medical Publishers 2006 236 pages $149.95 Hardcover RC804 Aimed at health-care professionals who are interested in learning more about colonscopy (though also useful for the experienced gastroenterologist Gastroenterologist A physician who specializes in diseases of the digestive system. Mentioned in: Rectal Examination gastroenterologist a physician specializing in gastroenterology. ), this atlas begins with a very detailed guide to equipment and examination techniques, complete with three-dimensional computerized views of scope positioning, photographs demonstrating how to apply pressure over each colon section, and illustrations demonstrating loop techniques. The three main sections then cover normal examination procedure and non-pathological findings, pathological findings, and endoscopic en·do·scope n. An instrument for examining visually the interior of a bodily canal or a hollow organ such as the colon, bladder, or stomach. en intervention. Topics include safety of the patient and monitoring; modern endoscopic techniques such as magnifying or zoom endoscopy endoscopy Examination of the body's interior through an instrument inserted into a natural opening or an incision, usually as an outpatient procedure. Endoscopes include the upper gastrointestinal endoscope (for the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), the colonoscope (for the and fluorescence endoscopy; normal appearance of the intestinal segments; vascular malformations Vascular malformation A poorly formed blood or lymph vessels. Mentioned in: Birthmarks and other vascular lesions; rare diseases and disorders; polypectomy and mucosectomy; interventional tumor therapy; and decompression decompression /de·com·pres·sion/ (de?kom-presh´un) removal of pressure, especially from deep-sea divers and caisson workers to prevent bends, and from persons ascending to great heights. tube placement. Chapters include numerous 2.5x2" color images as well as tips for diagnosis and for therapy. Messman and his endoscopy team at the Augsburg Clinic in Germany perform more than 13,000 endoscopies per year. The volume measures 9.25x12.5". ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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