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What should be done if there is uncertainty during the advancement of the endoscope?
What should be done if there is uncertainty during the advancement of the endoscope?
Which segment is NOT listed as a potential difficult area during colonoscopy?
Which segment is NOT listed as a potential difficult area during colonoscopy?
What is the primary purpose of the digital rectal examination before intubation?
What is the primary purpose of the digital rectal examination before intubation?
What kind of sign indicates that the colonoscope is opposed to the colon mucosa?
What kind of sign indicates that the colonoscope is opposed to the colon mucosa?
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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the terminal ileum?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the terminal ileum?
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Which pathology is NOT typically identified during a colonoscopy?
Which pathology is NOT typically identified during a colonoscopy?
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What is recommended regarding the use of air during the colonoscopy procedure?
What is recommended regarding the use of air during the colonoscopy procedure?
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What is the main use of enteroscopy?
What is the main use of enteroscopy?
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Which of the following is a primary indication for performing a cystoscopy?
Which of the following is a primary indication for performing a cystoscopy?
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What is a possible complication that may arise after a proctoscopy?
What is a possible complication that may arise after a proctoscopy?
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Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for cystoscopy?
Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for cystoscopy?
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What is the purpose of catheterizing the ureters?
What is the purpose of catheterizing the ureters?
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Which type of cystoscopy is used for more detailed examination?
Which type of cystoscopy is used for more detailed examination?
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What is one of the primary uses of gastroscopy?
What is one of the primary uses of gastroscopy?
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Which condition might remain undetected during a gastroscopy?
Which condition might remain undetected during a gastroscopy?
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What is a typical duration for a colonoscopy procedure?
What is a typical duration for a colonoscopy procedure?
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What complication is most commonly associated with therapeutic colonoscopy?
What complication is most commonly associated with therapeutic colonoscopy?
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Which of the following is an indication for performing a colonoscopy?
Which of the following is an indication for performing a colonoscopy?
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What is one of the benefits of using gastroscopy in diagnosis?
What is one of the benefits of using gastroscopy in diagnosis?
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Which anatomical issue can complicate a colonoscopy procedure?
Which anatomical issue can complicate a colonoscopy procedure?
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What is one primary purpose of performing an endoscopy?
What is one primary purpose of performing an endoscopy?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom that may warrant an endoscopy?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom that may warrant an endoscopy?
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What is a major advantage of endoscopy compared to open surgery?
What is a major advantage of endoscopy compared to open surgery?
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Which type of endoscopy is specifically used to view the bladder?
Which type of endoscopy is specifically used to view the bladder?
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What is one disadvantage of endoscopy?
What is one disadvantage of endoscopy?
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What is the mechanism of capsule endoscopy?
What is the mechanism of capsule endoscopy?
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What is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) used for?
What is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) used for?
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Which of the following is a technique that enhances visualization during an endoscopy?
Which of the following is a technique that enhances visualization during an endoscopy?
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What should be removed before the ERCP procedure?
What should be removed before the ERCP procedure?
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What is a significant risk associated with ERCP?
What is a significant risk associated with ERCP?
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What is another name for the pancreatic duct?
What is another name for the pancreatic duct?
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For how long are patients monitored after the ERCP procedure?
For how long are patients monitored after the ERCP procedure?
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Which of the following is a contraindication for performing an ERCP?
Which of the following is a contraindication for performing an ERCP?
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What may allow a patient to eat and drink after the ERCP procedure?
What may allow a patient to eat and drink after the ERCP procedure?
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What condition may necessitate cystoscopy?
What condition may necessitate cystoscopy?
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What is the purpose of a proctoscopy?
What is the purpose of a proctoscopy?
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What is the primary purpose of insufflation during laparoscopic procedures?
What is the primary purpose of insufflation during laparoscopic procedures?
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Which of the following is a benefit of using the Da Vinci Surgical System?
Which of the following is a benefit of using the Da Vinci Surgical System?
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Which condition is NOT typically treated with endoscopy?
Which condition is NOT typically treated with endoscopy?
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What is a primary indication for small bowel enteroscopy?
What is a primary indication for small bowel enteroscopy?
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Which of the following can be confirmed or ruled out through a gastroscopy?
Which of the following can be confirmed or ruled out through a gastroscopy?
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What is one therapeutic application of endoscopy?
What is one therapeutic application of endoscopy?
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Which symptom is associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Which symptom is associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
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What complication can be diagnosed using endoscopy?
What complication can be diagnosed using endoscopy?
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Study Notes
Endoscopy Exam Notes
- Endoscopy: A procedure used to view and operate on internal organs and vessels.
- Endoscopy Use Cases: Investigating unusual symptoms, performing certain types of surgery and tissue sample removal
- Investigating Symptoms: Vomiting blood, difficulty in swallowing, persistent diarrhoea, persistent abdominal pain, unexplained vomiting, unexplained heart-related chest pain, and unexplained weight loss.
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Endoscopy Types:
- Laparoscopy: For abdomen or pelvis
- Hysteroscopy: For uterus
- Cystoscopy: For bladder
- Gastroscopy (upper GI endoscopy): For upper GI
- Colonoscopy: For colon
- Sigmoidoscopy: For colon
- ERCP: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Bronchoscopy: For lungs
- Laryngoscopy: For larynx
- Arthroscopy: For joints
- Nasopharyngoscopy: For nasopharynx
- Otoscopy: For ears
- Endoscopy Advantages: Less invasive than open surgery; allows for descriptive and photographic documentation; low morbidity and mortality.
- Endoscopy Disadvantages: Can only view the surface of the organ; only a small area is visible at a time.
- Endoscopy Diagnostic & Treatment Use: Bleeding source diagnosis, detection of polyps, abnormal tissues, inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Capsule Endoscopy: A technique using a capsule with a camera to examine the digestive tract. The capsule transmits images as it passes.
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): Combines endoscopy and X-rays to visualize the bile and pancreatic ducts, used to treat conditions affecting these ducts, gallbladder, pancreas, and liver.
- Endoscopic Ultrasound: Uses high-frequency sound waves to identify digestive and lung diseases.
- Narrowband Imaging: Uses filtered light for better visualization of internal organs.
- Chromolendoscopy: Uses dyes to identify lesions before endoscopy.
Endoscopy B
- Da Vinci Surgical System: Offers robot assistance, improving dexterity and control, and reducing hospital stay.
- Endoscopy Use Cases: Diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, malignancy, stomach ulcers, chronic constipation, pancreatitis, gallstones, tumors, infections, and hiatal hernia.
- Endoscopy Use Cases (cont.): Unusual vaginal bleeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, unexplained bleeding in the digestive tract, and blockage of the esophagus.
Endoscopy C
- Gastroscopy Reliability: A reliable test for diagnosing upper digestive tract abnormalities (inflammation, ulcers, tumors).
- Gastroscopy Limitations: Gastroscopy is not foolproof; it may not detect very early or subtle conditions like tiny ulcers or early-stage cancer.
- Colonoscopy Procedure: Examines the large intestine and rectum to detect abnormalities, including cancer.
Endoscopy D
- Anal Canal: A short segment of the digestive tract.
- Endoscopic Examination of the Terminal Ileum: Examines the last part of the small intestine.
Endoscopy E
- Bronchoscopy: A procedure inserting a tube through the nose or mouth to visualize the airways.
- Bronchoscopy Uses: Diagnosing and treating lung conditions, performing biopsies, treating airway blockages, and removing foreign objects.
- Bronchoscopy Complications: Pneumothorax, hemorrhage, hypoxia, bronchospasm in asthmatics, complications of sedation/anesthesia, dysrhythmias.
- Bronchoscopy Contraindications: Uncorrectable hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and unstable myocardium, Uncorrectable bleeding, intractable stenosis
Endoscopy F & G - ERCP
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography): A specialized procedure to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the bile ducts, gallbladder, pancreas, and liver. It combines endoscopy and fluoroscopy.
- ERCP Indications: Abnormal results of barium enema, suspected causes of rectal bleeding, growth of polyps, checking rectal cancer bleeding in patients previously undergoing surgery, and treating their cancer.
- ERCP Considerations Post-procedure: Patients are monitored for an hour or more, and eating and drinking are allowed once the effects of sedation have subsided.
- ERCP Complications: Infection, pancreatitis, allergic reactions to sedation, excessive bleeding, fine puncture of the gastrointestinal tract, and, rarely, death.
Endoscopy G & H - Cystoscopy
- Cystoscopy: A procedure that allows a view of the inside of the bladder and urethra. It uses a thin, tube-like instrument called a cystoscope and images are displayed on a screen.
- Cystoscopy Indications: Frequent urinary tract infections, blood in the urine (hematuria), frequent need to urinate, unusual cells in a urine sample, painful urination, urinary blockage, abnormal narrowing of the urinary tract, stones, abnormal growths (polyps or tumors).
Endoscopy F - Proctoscopy
- Proctoscopy: A procedure using a short, rigid instrument to examine the rectum and anal canal.
- Proctoscopy Purpose: To detect diseases of the rectum or anus, evaluate abnormal results on barium enema, detect causes of rectal bleeding, and monitor growth of polyps (benign growths).
- Proctoscopy Issues Heavy blood loss, difficulty in urinating, and pain are potential complications.
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Explore the essential concepts of endoscopy, including its types, use cases, and the investigative procedures for various symptoms. This quiz will cover laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, and other specific types of endoscopic procedures. Enhance your understanding of this less invasive surgical technique used for examining internal organs.
