Intubation
and Ian A. D. Bouchier2 (1) Bishop Auckland, UK (2) Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK The passage of various forms of nasogastric, duodenal and intestinal tubes is basic to many of the diagnostic procedures…
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
and Ian A. D. Bouchier2 (1) Bishop Auckland, UK (2) Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK Bleeding from the alimentary tract is an important manifestation of gastrointestinal disease. It may present as an unexplained anaemia,…
Absorption
and Ian A. D. Bouchier2 (1) Bishop Auckland, UK (2) Edinburgh, Midlothian, UK Major causes of persistent steatorrhoea are coeliac disease, chronic pancreatic disease including cystic fibrosis, pancreatic carcinoma and gastric surgery….
Colonoscopy Photo Atlas
Fig. 3.1 Endoscopic appearance of the splenic flexure . Note the shadow of the spleen Fig. 3.2 Typical triangular appearance of the transverse colon as seen during colonoscope insertion Fig….
Endoscopic Equipment and Instrumentation
Fig. 7.1 Colonoscope control section Fig. 7.2 Connector section Fig. 7.3 Insertion tube section The insertion tube is a flexible shaft attached to the control section. All the channels that…
Basic Colonoscopic Techniques to Reach the Cecum
Fig. 8.1 Incorrect colonoscope set up Fig. 8.2 Correct colonoscope set up Technique of Insertion Navigation of the large intestine from the anal canal to the cecum typically involves implementation…
Anatomic Basis of Colonoscopy
Fig. 2.1 Pseudopolyps and diverticuli . This is a picture taken during evaluation of the sigmoid colon in a patient with long-standing ulcerative colitis. Note the inflammatory appearance of the…
Future Endoscopic Tools and Platforms for Endoluminal Surgery
Fig. 23.1 Computer-mediated automatic insufflation unit for flexible GI endoscopy (GW-200, Fujifilm Corporation, Tokyo, Japan) Fig. 23.2 The SPACE system Fig. 23.3 Add-on insufflation line (Impact Shooter, Top Corporation, Tokyo,…
Endoluminal Colorectal Stenting
Fig. 19.1 Rectal stent in a 97-year-old woman Stenting with Palliative Intent Patients with acute colonic obstruction and synchronous metastatic disease pose specific challenges. Such patients often present in a…
