Karl Storz Endoscopy launches Internet Web site.CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--March 12, 1997--Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc. Wednesday launched an English-version home page on the World Wide Web, which was created to provide physicians, medical personnel and administrators on-line access to up-to-date information on endoscopic instrumentation and procedures. The Internet Web site (http://www.karlstorz.com) features nearly 100 electronic pages of information on milestones achieved in 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 , upcoming surgical conventions, proper cleaning and sterilization methods, telescope repairs, company history, new endoscopic product offerings, as well as catalogs and printed materials that can be requested electronically. Using hyperlinks, visitors can access these and other areas of interest, many of which are organized by specialty, including aesthetic surgery, anesthesia, arthroscopy Arthroscopy Definition Arthroscopy is the examination of a joint, specifically, the inside structures. The procedure is performed by inserting a specifically designed illuminated device into the joint through a small incision. , gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery neurosurgery /neu·ro·sur·gery/ (noor´o-sur?jer-e) surgery of the nervous system. neu·ro·sur·ger·y n. Surgery on any part of the nervous system. , otorhinolaryngology otorhinolaryngology /oto·rhi·no·lar·yn·gol·o·gy/ (-ri?no-lar?ing-gol´ah-je) the branch of medicine dealing with the ear, nose, and throat. o·to·rhi·no·lar·yn·gol·o·gy n. , thoracoscopy, bronchoscopy Bronchoscopy Definition Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a cylindrical fiberoptic scope is inserted into the airways. This scope contains a viewing device that allows the visual examination of the lower airways. , esophagoscopy, urology, vascular surgery, veterinary medicine and industrial endoscopy. The site can also be accessed in German. Karl Storz Endoscopy-America is an affiliate of Karl Storz Endoskope GmbH & Co., an international leader in reusable endoscope endoscope, any instrument used to look inside the body. Usually consisting of a fiber-optic tube attached to a viewing device, endoscopes are used to explore and biopsy such areas as the colon and the bronchi of the lungs. technology with more than 50 years of providing a broad-based product line encompassing all endoscopic specialties. Based in Tuttlingen, Germany, Karl Storz Endoskope GmbH & Co. is a privately held, family-owned company that designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all its products. CONTACT: Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc., Culver City Cindy Monticue, 310/558-1500 ext. 399 |
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