Adam Haycock
Author
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
7th edition.
Description
Translated into seven languages, this text has for the last 25 years been the basic primer for endoscopy around the world, providing clear, clinical and practical guidance on the fundamentals of endoscopy practice, from patient positioning and safety, how to perform different endoscopic procedures, and the latest in therapeutic techniques and advances in technology. Its key strength and reason for its popularity is its step-by-step, practical approach,...
Author
Publisher
Wiley Blackwell
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Eighth edition.
Description
"Endoscopy is a procedure whereby the body is examined internally using an endoscope. It is most commonly used for gastrointestinal, urinary and renal conditions. Endoscopy is usually carried out while a person is awake. Before the procedure, a sedative (medication that has a calming effect) may be given to help the patient relax. An endoscope is a thin, long, flexible tube that has a light source and a video camera at one end. Images of the inside...