Endoscopy - Better Health Channel
Endoscopy is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to observe the inside of the body without performing major surgery. The tube-like endoscope (fibroscope) is inserted into natural openings (such as the mouth or anus). Endoscopes have different names including bronchoscope, colonoscope, gastroscope, cystoscope, ureteroscope, and duodenoscope. An endoscopy can have advantages including no scarring, quick recovery time, and less or no time in hospital...